Effects of vial volume on the Oxygen Depletion Curve in the Fytagoras Seed Respiration Analyzer
The Fytagoras Seed Respiration Analyzer automates the measurement of individual seed respiration across various temperatures. It tracks oxygen depletion in sealed vials due to respiration, where vial size affects oxygen levels and depletion speed. Smaller vials contain less oxygen, leading to faster depletion, while larger vials allow for a more gradual process. Depending on the […]
Measurement of Single Seed Respiration and Evaluation of the Resulting Seedlings:
Fytagoras Seed Respiration Analyzer The Fytagoras Seed Respiration Analyzer enables the automated measurement of individual seed respiration of large numbers of seeds at different temperatures. After the respiration measurement the non-invasive optical oxygen detection technology allows for further growth of the geminated seeds into seedlings. From these the evaluation of individual seedlings can be linked […]
Protoplast fusion research at Fytagoras
Plant cell protoplast fusion and regeneration of the fused product serves many possibilities in advanced breeding. Fytagoras’ research into protoplast fusion and regeneration is supported by our intern Adam Frafri under supervision of Marco Vennik. The photograph shows a fluorescently labelled tomato protoplast and a non-labelled tomato protoplast in the process of fusion. Methods for […]
From rape seed protoplast to new plantlet
Fytagoras’ intern Selin Sonmezdag and her supervisor Yingjie Zhou established efficient protoplast regeneration in rape seed. In line with this Fytagoras is developing efficient protoplast regeneration protocols in difficult crops, like pepper. The photograph shows a rape seed protoplast and a regenerated plantlet (just released from the tissue culture jar) from such protoplast. In our […]
Editorial in Seed Science and Technology, Volume 52 Issue 3 (2024)
In the latest issue of the scientific journal Seed Science and Technology (https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/ista/sst) the Editorial was written by Bert van Duijn. In summary the editorials addresses and comments on the 11 articles in the latest issue of the journal. Seeds are essential for global food security, plant propagation and environmental conservation. Their quality, particularly germination […]
Fytagoras’ CSO presents lecture on Seed Testing and Sustainability at the 2nd Argentina Seed Congress
In the opening session of the 2nd Argentina Seed Congress (November 28-29 in Cordoba, Argentina) Bert van Duijn presented a lecture on the relationship between Standardised Seed Testing and Sustainable Agriculture. The lecture addressed different aspects of seed testing that have large impact on the sustainability of agriculture. Standardised Seed Testing (e.g. the ISTA seed […]
Increasing the yield of dividing pepper microspores.
Fytagoras’ innovative approach has boosted the efficiency of doubled haploid pepper plant production across various types, including Jalapeno, Poblano, Snack, and Bell peppers. The image shows a high yield of dividing microspores in culture. With Fytagoras’ advanced technique, high-quality doubled haploids are produced within just 16–18 weeks of flower bud collection. As a trusted partner, […]
Spinach androgenesis for doubled haploid plants.
Breeding spinach is challenging due to the presence of monoic, dioic, and hermaphrodite flowering, complicating the production of homozygous lines. Developing doubled haploids in spinach would greatly benefit breeding programs, but this process is difficult. Fytagoras specializes in creating doubled haploid protocols for challenging species. The image shows isolated spinach microspores dividing six days post-isolation, […]
The crucial role of energy crop production in addressing global challenges
Discover how collaborative research on energy crops and closed production systems shapes a sustainable future for agriculture, energy, and food security.
Doubled haploid plants from super spicy, long slender Aci Kil Menderes peppers
The photographs depict the division of microspores and the formation of multicellular structures derived from the Aci Kil Menderes pepper, a Turkish chili variety renowned for its remarkable heat level (reaching up to 1,000,000 on the Scoville scale) and its elongated fruits, which measure up to 20 cm in length. The task of producing androgenic […]