We provide comprehensive Research and Development services for our Clients, tailored to meet diverse needs and specifications.

Our approach involves the systematic testing of various culture media, components, plant hormones, as well as optimising light intensity and temperature conditions to enhance plant growth and development.

Additionally, we offer assistance to other laboratories in the sterilisation of contaminated in vitro materials when necessary.

ENCAPSULATED MICROPLANTS

Recent advancements in our Research and Development efforts include the project on encapsulated micro-cuttings.

 This initiative focused on the creation of encapsulated “droplets” for micro-cuttings, a meticulous process that involves placing cuttings in an encapsulating medium containing protective agents.

These encapsulated droplets facilitate the preservation of microplants under controlled conditions, allowing for their use as needed. This method helps to optimise resource usage by reducing the number of cuttings required while minimising time and space constraints.

Notably, microplants can remain viable for up to 12 months in this encapsulated state.

GROWTH MODULATION

This project focused on the application of specific chemical agents to modulate the growth rates of microplants. This initiative aimed to either slow down or accelerate growth, enhance root development, and improve the overall robustness and resilience of the microplants. As a result of this project, we successfully reduced losses during acclimatisation from 30% to 5%, while simultaneously increasing overall yield.

MICROPLANT CONTAMINATION

Additionally, we undertook a project focussed on the sterilisation of contaminated microplant material and the subsequent recovery from contamination. This approach significantly reduced costs and time as it eliminated the need for procuring new plant material.

MICROPLUGS VESSELS

Furthermore, we explored a method of directly placing cuttings into acclimatisation vessels. Utilising a specialised acclimatisation growth formula, we achieved root formation within two weeks, allowing the microplants to transition seamlessly into polytunnel environments.