Gro Alliance recently announced the opening of a Vegetable Seed Improvement Center in Davis, California. This facility is the only one in the Western Hemisphere equipped with Seed-X's AI-powered seed improvement technology. By leveraging advanced imaging and machine learning, the center enhances seed germination, purity, physical quality, and more.
At the heart of this technology is Seed-X's GeNee technology, which enables clients to improve seed lot quality, minimize unsold inventory, optimize production, and drive profitability.
"The future of seed improvement is now in Davis," said Jim Schweigert, Gro Alliance president. "And this is just step one. Our future work with Seed-X will see this technology achieve improved speed and capabilities which have the potential to completely change the definition and structure of a seed cleaning and sizing facility while greatly reducing lower quality seed."
The Davis location will be led by Industry veteran Meck Slagle will lead the Davis location. Slagle brings experience at Gingko Bioworks and Bayer. As the vegetable seed improvement lead, she will serve as the primary contact for seed companies using the facility. Joining her is Khushi Chawda, a UC Davis student and 2024 National Association of Plant Breeders Borlaug Scholar, who will be the market development intern.
Source: Seed World