Traditional seed production programs aim at producing affordable seed potatoes after six field generations, starting initially, from the stage of a microtuber or an Indexed Tuber and passing through different stages; from Breeder/Basic Seed to Foundation Seed-I & II, Certified Seed-I and going up to the level of Certified Seed-II. The Seed Potato, grown by the traditional methods, traverses through a minimum of 6 field generations (each generation taking one year) in order to achieve the market volume and pricing economics. Each field multiplication reduces the unit cost of the seed tubers produced, however the accumulation of pathogenic disease increases with the passing of each generation, thereby impacting the yield capacity of the resultant seed.

Leading-edge Technology

The TECHNITUBER^® technology is a scientifically advanced process of producing large volumes of miniature seed potato propagules from virus and pathogen free nuclear materials. By utilising this mass production capacity year-round under controlled facilities, Technico is able to create the necessary seed numbers to transfer to its field seed production program to deliver commercial seed in 2-3 field generations. Our Technology allows us to produce commercially affordable seed 3-4 generations earlier than traditional seed methods - a quantum step by any standards.

TECHNITUBER^® seed is produced in dedicated, environmentally controlled facilities under stringent quality assurance programs. All materials to be accepted by the facility, first undergo strict quarantine protocols to ensure freedom from virus and pathogen challenge.

Technico's Indian TECHNITUBER^® facility is the largest and most advanced of its kind in the world.