Research or Development projects are still in the proof of concept phase. Once the proof of concept is demonstrated. Research projects will enter in a controlled way into the upscaling phase.
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Objective seedlot evaluation
The Q2 technology is commercially available. The Q2 is used for seed quality control, for example, to meet the high standards for barley used in the global beer industry. In addition, Q2 tests can be implemented into field studies and other research programs. ASTEC is currently developing specific crop programs and alternative applications of the Q2 technology.
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Protect your genetics
Just 1 one marker will not serve the need of the worldwide seed industry. More markers, specific markers, personal markers or markers for a special purpose or seed-type are needed.Astec has a marker program to cover all those needs.With ASTEC you will find various marker products & developments. Some products are commercial others are in the pre-commercial phase. Some are still in the proof concept phase.
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Quicker and more uniform germination
Various priming techniques have been developed and tested under field-conditions. Often a combination of different priming techniques are used. The aim is to adjust the optimal priming technique for the each specific seedtype.
Generally spoken are 3 main ASTEC priming products available:
Gentle-Prime®, Safe-Prime®, Opti-Prime®
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One seed per plant
ASTEC provides state of the art seed cleaning and upgrading to optimize the potential in each seedlot. X-ray and Chlorofyl sorters are part of the tools to separate abnornal seeds. Creating better seed performance for commercial use. Some of the latest techniques developed are Opti-Seed® and Opti-Pel®.
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Release on Command Program |
Controlled active ingredients release
Protection and stimulation of your plant if and when needed. Or as ASTEC defines it, release on command.Pesticides will only be released into the plant when there is a direct threat to the harvest.In the meantime the chemicals are locked up outside of the plant. Therefore phytotoxicity is reduced to the lowest possible level, while maintaining a secure plant protection. Our coating will be able to inform you on pre set time levels. Release on command opens protection opportunities that have not been available before.
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Energy saving drying techniques
Moisture levels in seeds and pellets play an important role in your seed performance. ASTEC has started a special seed drying program to use existing drying techniques for optimal moisture levels per seed-type. Besides the existiing drying techniques ASTEC has developed 2 novel drying techniques, which will optimize the drying process and the use of drying equipment.
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Pelleting & Coating Program |
Optimal spacing
Since 10 years has ASTEC supplied the seedmarket with commercial pellets and seed coatings. ASTEC does ongoing development on pelleting technologies in different geographical areas and seed-types.Incorporation of pesticides in coatings and pelleting will be more and more important in the future. ASTEC has a special coating & and pelleting program for Seed Applied Pesticide application.Nanotechnologies are in development to optimize some of the Seed Applied Crop Protection products.
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