CapsiBreed has signed a commercial agreement with Dutch seed company Erma Zaden to apply its proprietary technology for gene-editing elite pepper varieties.
The agreement will focus on enhancing the genetic qualities of hybrid hot and bell pepper seeds, using CapsiBreed's proprietary gene-editing platform. Under the terms of the agreement, Erma Zaden will provide elite parental seed lines, which CapsiBreed will modify by introducing novel agricultural traits, including improved shelf life, biotic and abiotic stresses, flavor, yield, color, and emerging consumer preferences such as crispiness. In addition to peppers, the agreement gives CapsiBreed access to Erma Zaden's other products: tomatoes, cucumber, melons and watermelons.
″This is a major milestone for CapsiBreed,″ said Dr. Oded Skaliter, co-founder and CTO of CapsiBreed. ″This agreement marks CapsiBreed's entry into the big leagues, serving as a testament to the company's technology and capabilities."
Yissum, the technology transfer company of Hebrew University, played a key role in facilitating the collaboration and bringing CapsiBreed's research-based innovation to market.
″This partnership embodies Yissum's mission to transform academic excellence into real-world solutions,″ said Alon Natanson, CEO of Yissum. ″CapsiBreed's breakthrough is not just an academic achievement—it's a significant commercial leap forward for sustainable agriculture.″
For more information:
Erma Zaden
office@ermazaden.com
https://ermazaden.com/