Rijk Zwaan, our partner in Genetics & Vegetable Breeding, develops vegetable varieties adapted to the needs of growers, markets and changing growing conditions. Its breeding expertise helps growers select genetics that support reliable production, quality and resilience across different cultivation systems.
Our partner in Genetics & Vegetable Breeding
Rijk Zwaan
Using genetics to build resilient crops
The potential of a crop starts with its genetics. Variety choice influences how a plant develops, responds to its environment and performs under specific growing conditions. Rijk Zwaan brings extensive knowledge of vegetable breeding, variety selection and crop-specific performance. Its breeding programmes combine research, practical testing and an understanding of changing grower and market needs to develop new and improved varieties.
Within the Plant Empowerment network, this expertise adds another layer to the growing system: the plant itself. By considering genetics alongside climate, irrigation, lighting and other growing conditions, growers can make more informed decisions and create the conditions for consistent crop performance.
