breeders and breeding

Global seed breeder Takii is delighted to announce the establishment of its state-of-the-art seed production location in Karacabey, Turkey. This strategic expansion represents a significant milestone for Takii, strengthening its global presence and reinforcing its commitment to providing...

In our special issue of DEGA GARTENBAU, which is also available digitally, you will find particularly outstanding new plants that will soon be presented at the FlowerTrials.

Global warming is the cause of many negative phenomena, such as desertification, extreme climate change, and natural disasters. These impact significantly on agriculture – an industry that relies on stable weather patterns to reliably produce the food we eat – and also affect the edible and...

FlowerTrials is the consolidated presentation of a dynamic industry, one that is constantly adapting and improving to bring cutting edge genetics to the market. The FlowerTrials organization reflects this and works to optimize the FlowerTrials experience for both visitors and participants.

Hartwig Bull, the owner of Bull Gartenbau and breeder of the Rudbeckia ‘Sunbeckia’ is starting just now his Rudbeckia ‘Sunbeckia’ production. They put full focus on the Rudbeckia ‘Sunbeckia’ production, after the last bedding plants have been moved out. This year the benefit of his last year...

Over the years, FlowerTrials has evolved into the place to be in week 24. What started as a collaboration between Dutch and German pot and bedding plant breeders, has grown to an industry leading exhibition.

Dümmen Orange is shifting its focus in the succulent segment. From its sites in Spain and Guatemala, the De Lier-based breeder intends to concentrate on breeding, propagating, and selling its own genetic material in the higher market segments. In North America this will be marketed through...

MNP/Suntory, a breeding company in Leimuiderbrug, is celebrating the tenth anniversary of Erwin Giezen's pioneering work. Mr Giezen is the Head of Marketing, Communication & Trade and the public face of the company's promotional campaigns.

Early flowering in nine intense colors and color combinations – that’s just one of the many qualities that put the new Fuchsia series from Dümmen Orange right at center stage. The "Ballerina" varieties have plenty more attractive characteristics that make them destined for stardom in production...

The well-known ornamental plant breeder MNP/Suntory has launched a new film explaining through animations how they, since 1989, every year with a unique business philosophy, develop the newest, extraordinary and sustainable varieties and brands for the European floricultural market.

Where plants meet people. The "FlowerTrials" 2023 will take place from June 13 to 16, 2023, and Selecta one and Evanthia will be there again! As in 2022, the two breeding companies will again exhibit together, but at a new location. The presentation area at the new location Kwekerij Bloem en Tuin...

Born and raised in India, Arun Sharma moved to the United States 20 years ago after obtaining a Ph.D. in Plant Breeding from CCS Haryana Agricultural University. His professional experience enabled him to take on plant breeding and leadership roles in academia and the seed industry.

Employees and guests of the Dümmen Orange farm in Embu (Kenya) celebrated the 40th anniversary of the propagation facility on March 24. Sports activities, award ceremonies and a spectacular party added to the splendor.

How do you grow top-level delphiniums from the Dewi series? Nico Wigchert shows it to the owners and cultivation employees of nursery Mau Floral. Nico Wigchert visited the Kenyan nursery togetherwith Jaap Stelder of Agriom in De Kwakel. Together, the two companies are developing an extensive range...

On March 8th, International Women’s Day, International Seed Federation (ISF) wrapped up a highly successful and vibrant #WomeninScience #WomeninSeed campaign.

Due to current occasion, the Stuttgart-based breeding company Selecta one draws attention to the trademark protection of its carnations.

Breeder Dümmen Orange has signed a letter of intent with Anthurium grower and long-time business partner HouwenPlant for the sale of its facilities at Hofzichtlaan in De Lier/The Netherlands.

Take your diary and block a day for the Dutch Spring Trials! During the first week of May, eight breeders will show the latest assortment in pot and bedding plants to growers, retailers and industry colleagues.

More than 35 leading propagators, growers and industry partners from Australia, China, Japan, Vietnam, India and Malaysia visited Dümmen Orange's facilities in Puerto Lumbreras, Spain. During the Innovations Week they were shown a complete and innovative range of crops, concepts and varieties,...

PanAmerican Seed is entering its fourth year of charitable contributions to less-widely known causes on behalf of Beacon Impatiens. Over the years, the disease-resistant Beacon series has shined the light on several organizations through an annual donation of a percentage of global seed sales. For...