Using KeySeeQ® Lead Discovery and KeyPoint® Mutation Breeding for Accelerated Variety Development

The path from lead discovery to variety for novel traits is burdened by long timelines and high development costs. Innovative solutions are needed to help researchers focus on the most important trait-related genes and create novel variation that can be exploited in breeding programs. KeyGene has developed the KeySeeQ^® lead discovery technology which uses advanced computational approaches to identify genes controlling traits of interest that can be targeted for improving plant performance. Extensive novel genetic variation can be created using the KeyPoint^® Mutation Breeding technology to validate leads and generate new breeding material with improved traits. By connecting these technologies, trait development timelines can be significantly reduced allowing for a direct path from discovery to market.