River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
November 2, 2011

North American seed testing leader BioDiagnostics, Inc. (BDI) announced today that it has formalized a collaboration with Sasya Gentech Private Limited, a research-based agricultural testing and diagnostics firm in Bangalore, India. Sasya Gentech Private Limited will now have exclusive rights to market BDI molecular testing services to the Indian seed industry.

In announcing the agreement, BDI president Quentin Schultz said the two companies share similar values, and the service offered by BDI complements Sasya Gentech’s current offerings. “BDI is a global leader in the application of molecular technology for the advancement of production agriculture, and this collaboration allows us to bring our expertise to the Indian market. We’re proud to offer this service through such a respected research partner as Sasya Gentech, which, like BDI, stresses quality, service and value to the customer in all that it does.”

Praveen Noojibail and Jayaprakash T.L., promoters of Sasya Gentech, said, “We believe our collaboration with global industry leader BDI in plant molecular marker technologies will enable India’s plant seed companies and research institutions to gain access to advanced technology and expertise. This will eventually help provide farmers in India with top quality seeds.”

The close connection of Sasya Gentech to India’s agricultural community enables it to identify plant breeding needs that can be resolved through the application of molecular marker technology. In collaboration with scientists from BDI, projects are defined and implemented, providing innovative solutions to complex plant breeding problems.

“Sasya Gentech now provides agricultural customers in India with BDI quality-driven seed testing methodology, technology and accurate diagnosis,” said Schultz. “The testing process will be extremely efficient even though the two companies are located half a world apart.”

Sasya Gentech is a progressive research-based company that specializes in research, service and marketing of various agricultural products. The company’s focus includes plant diagnostics, plant tissue culture and general molecular biology services.

BDI is a leading testing laboratory serving the seed industry in North America and beyond. It has developed the most knowledgeable and experienced team of seed technologists in the industry by combining years of agribusiness experience with a strong academic foundation. BDI understands the technology behind the test, and it consults with customers to improve processes in plant breeding and seed production. Research and development at BDI drives innovation to provide new solutions for the ever-changing needs of the seed industry.

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Published: November 2, 2011