Fore Conif Incubator visits HRB

Thanks for taking the time to visit us, Fore Conif Incubator! It was a pleasure to show you around our labs! 🙂 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hudson-river-biotechnology_we-had-a-great-chat-with-mr-li-and-hudson-activity-7129774189988728832-bNlo

CRISPR edited potato towards reducing food waste

The third most important crop for human consumption worldwide is #potato, and now – in Latin-America – it has been improved with #crispr!Potatoes can darken after being cut, peeled or being hit during the harvest or while being transported. This darkening (enzymatic browning) happens due to oxidation of the potato. The dark spots will alter […]

What if EU says no to plant gene editing?

There is a buzz about how #Europe’s hesitant attitude on plant gene editing could mean missing out on a massive 3 trillion euro! Imagine what we could do with that in the field of sustainable agriculture! Here at Hudson River Biotechnology, we are all about finding that optimum where cutting-edge science meets practical farming. We […]

Plentrance™ selected as finalist for the Seed Innovation Challenge 2023

We are very proud to share that #Plentrance™, our innovative #biodegradable #nanoparticle delivery system co-developed with Sphera Encapsulation S.r.l. has made it to the finals of the #SeedInnovationChallenge2023🎉! Hosted by the Agro Innovation Lab, this #challenge seeks game-changing solutions in seed production in response to intensifying challenges such as climate change, labor shortages, and rising […]

Happy protoplasts at the heart of HRB’s innovation

We would like to show this #lovely picture from our intern Elena Sánchez-Brunete Guillermo ! She is doing her master’s in #Plant Biotechnology with a specialization in #MolecularPlantBreeding and #Pathology at Wageningen University & Research. She started her master’s thesis at Hudson River Biotechnology in August under Lukas Blumberg and Lena Maas’ supervision.Her project focuses on optimizing Homology Directed Repair (HDR)-mediated gene editing in plants by boosting #HDR efficiencies without sacrificing precision. 🍀 […]

Unveiling HRB’s new look

Today, after eight years, we are releasing an updated #brand identity, which includes a new logo, colors, and font 💚 !You will see the new look everywhere now, on our website, when giving talks and here on LinkedIn. We believe the new look better matches what we have become since 2015: a highly experienced #technology-provider […]

HRB is at FruitAttraction 2023 in Madrid! 🍓 🥑 🍇

Hudson River Biotechnology is present at Fruit Attraction 2023 organised by IFEMA MADRID and #FEPEX, taking place in #Madrid from the 3rd of October to the 5th of October. 🍀 It is a fantastic opportunity to meet professionals that make up the entire value chain in the #fruit and #vegetables world! On the first day […]

Updates from 18th EUCARPIA conference on capsicum and eggplant breeding

Last week, I had the privilege of participating in the 18th edition of the #EUCARPIA conference. Gathering with brilliant minds from across the globe in the field of #pepper and #eggplant breeding was a truly enriching experience. Scientists and breeders, coming from industry and academia, came together representing 20 countries across 5 continents to dive […]

EU Agriculture Ministers Favor New Genomic Techniques Regulation

✅ EU agriculture ministers recently met informally (3-5 September) and a #majority of the #ministers have supported the draft regulation on new genomic technologies (#NGT) proposed by the EU Commission in early July! (The draft regulation that we explained in this 🍪 Cookie-Monster-Post: https://lnkd.in/e3CBC26X.) 🌽 Under the proposal, NGT1 breeds with up to 20 single modifications wouldn’t require special labeling […]

HRB participates to NGT’s campaign from HollandBIO

HRB contributed to HollandBIO´s campaign to inform people on what NGTs are and their potential in making agriculture (and thereby our food) more sustainable. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hollandbio_ngts-agrifood-crispr-activity-7071782122088230912-5olc https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hudson-river-biotechnology_ngts-agrifood-crispr-activity-7072528425374101504-IKLC?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop