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The state-of-the-art Biotechnology Department at Nuziveedu Seeds is equipped with excellent infrastructure to carry out cutting-edge research, on par with other leading centres in India. With a distinguished team of scientists and technical personnel having vast experience in the field of molecular biology, the Department engages in genetic transformation of crops like Cotton, Rice, Maize and Brinjal, and marker assisted breeding in Paddy, Maize, Cotton and Vegetable Crops. Its well-equipped lab facilities can carry out DNA finger printing, marker assisted breeding, molecular diagnostics of transgenic plants and ELISA.

Tailor made crops with a precise selection of target genes and traits can be bred using marker assisted selection.

Biotech traits offer important value additions and consequently higher value capture for conventionally bred products.

Technologies for breeding support

• Marker aided selection for accelerated breeding, where selection can be practiced at a very early stage resulting in faster recovery of intended plant type.
  
• Transgene tracking.
  
New trait development.

• Gene discovery and validation - Identification of genes from various sources like microbes, other plant species, etc.
  
• Sourcing and evaluating genes of interest.
  
• Crop transformation - Inserting a foreign gene into target crop and making it function in the target crop.
  
Technologies for Quality Control and IP Support

• DNA finger printing - For unambiguous identity of plant germplasm and hybrids.

Resistance to biotic stress

• Resistance to insects and diseases. Major limiting factors for crop productivity even in a favorable season. Variability lacking in several target crops for important pests and diseases.
Tolerance to abiotic stress

• Tolerance to drought and salinity Drought is a perennial problem in India and the primary reason for low crop productivity compared to global yields.
  

Traits for crop management


• Herbicide tolerance Helps in better agronomic management by effectively combating the menace of weeds, which is otherwise a labor intensive procedure that needs to be carried out periodically. Failing to do so may result in yield reduction.
  
• Enhanced efficiency of nitrogen use
Improved quality of produce

• Enhanced fibre quality.
  
• Improved oil content.

Genes for flowering and crop maturity manipulation
Tailoring crop maturity, especially shortening the crop duration without compromising on yield.

Genes for plant architecture
Tailoring plant type for high density planting and mechanical harvesting.

Genes to facilitate hybridization technology
Induction of cytoplasmic male sterility trait in crops where hybrids are not available.