Pesquero Verde Alto is a biotechnology-based company dedicated to the research and improvement of onion varieties, as well as providing services in sequencing, bioinformatics analysis, soil metagenomics, phytopathology, etc. We have extensive experience in a wide variety of projects for both public and private entities.
- ACTIVITY: Research and development of new onion varieties, sequencing services, bioinformatics, metagenomics and phytopathology.
- LOCATION: Novelda del Guadiana (Badajoz)
- CONSTITUTION DATE: 2007
- CATEGORYBiotechnology
- CONTACT: fgomez@fincapesquero.es; sgarrido@fincapesquero.es
- WEBhttps://www.fincapesquero.es/
- NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 20-40 employees
- INCOME: €2-4 Million
- COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION: Pesquero Verde Alto is a biotechnology-based company dedicated to the research and improvement of onion varieties, as well as providing services in sequencing, bioinformatics analysis, soil metagenomics, phytopathology, etc. We have extensive experience in a wide variety of projects for both public and private entities.
- BUSINESS LINES: Plant genetic improvement, sequencing and bioinformatics.
- INFRASTRUCTURE: Biotechnology Laboratory. Laboratory for Mass Sequencing and Bioinformatics Analysis. Germplasm Bank and In Vitro Culture Laboratory.
- DATA OF INTEREST: Various certifications such as ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management) and ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management) or GLOBAL-GAP.
TECHNOLOGICAL SUPPLY/DEMAND:
Plant Genetics (Proprietary sequencing platform):
- Varietal characterization and development of molecular markers for improvement programs.
- Identification of genes of agricultural interest (Resistance, Yield, etc.).
Metagenomics:
- Microbial diversity studies in complex samples (soils, feces, water, food, sludge, plant material, etc.).
- Characterization of microbial community composition: Microbiota-Yield relationship.
- Validation of Biostimulants and other treatments.
- Pathogen detection.
Bioinformatics:
- Bioinformatic analysis of plant genomes.
- Analysis of metagenomic data and microbial populations (diversity, abundance, etc.)
Phytopathology:
- Phytopathological diagnosis: Diversity of molecular platforms (NGS, qPCR, ELISA).
Tailor-made scientific advice and preparation of customized reports.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
- CREATION OF A GENETIC MAP THROUGH THE GENERATION OF MOLECULAR MARKERS OF INTEREST, IN THE GENETIC IMPROVEMENT OF ALLIUM CEPA (ONION MAPLE). Funded by the CDTI
COMPLETED PROJECTS
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