QUALITY
At Western Crop Innovations, our Quality Lab provides crucial quality analysis and expertise, directly supporting our breeding pipelines. This dedicated focus ensures the selection of superior new varieties that meet diverse industry use requirements, essential for advancing agricultural standards.
State-of-the-Art Non-Destructive Assessment
Using advanced non-destructive methods such as Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS), our lab assesses quality traits without damaging the samples, allowing for early generation screening. This technique supports rapid and efficient analysis, critical for ongoing breeding decisions.
Expanding Capabilities with New Quality Assessment Techniques
Our commitment to innovation extends to the development and validation of new assessment techniques. Current projects include targets for the expansion and validation of NIR calibrations and equations, specifically tailored for forage quality enhancement. This work underscores our dedication to refining evaluation processes across all quality traits.
Advancing Genetic Marker Validation
The data generated from our new micro-malt and wet chemistry labs will play a crucial role in validating genetic markers developed by the biotechnology program. This integration of data ensures the markers are effective for evaluating our breeding population, and that breeding selections are guided by robust and reliable assessments.
