Challenges of Traditional Breeding
Conventional variety breeding is a slow and unpredictable process, often taking 8-10 years to produce commercially validated varieties. Each phase – trait definition, plant evaluation, crossbreeding, and field-testing – is marked by low success rates and substantial time investment. This prolonged timeline hinders innovation and restricts growers’ ability to adapt to changing market demands.
Casterra – Innovating the Future of Advanced Breeding
Casterra leads the way in advanced castor breeding, delivering elite, oil-rich seed varieties in just 4-5 years, half the time required by traditional methods. By leveraging cutting-edge GeneRator AI technology, our advanced breeding process integrates phenotyping, genotyping, and genetic markers to achieve unmatched precision and efficiency.
Unlike traditional breeding’s trial-and-error approach, Casterra’s GeneRator AI-powered advanced breeding ensures higher success rates, offering growers a faster, more reliable path to superior-performing varieties optimized for maximum oil yield and adaptability to their specific terrain and weather conditions.
Traditional Breeding
8-10 years
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Product Definitions
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Ongoing
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Core Collection Pre-Breeding Phenotype
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5 years
Low success rate
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Breeding, Crossing, Selection & Fixation
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2-3 years
Low success rate
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Evaluation in Target Markers
Casterra’s Advanced Breeding
4-5 years
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Product Definitions
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Ongoing
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Core Collection Pre-Breeding Phenotype-Genotype
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3 years
High success rate
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Breeding, Crossing, Selection & Fixation - Genomic Markers
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1-2 years
High success rate
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Evaluation in Target Markers
Proprietary Core Collection:
Diverse Genetics for Superior Breeding
Casterra’s breeding excellence is built on a proprietary core collection of over 1,500 castor lines, meticulously sourced from 50+ diverse geographic and climatic regions. This extensive genetic pool is key to identifying the most promising donors for desired traits, ensuring precision-driven advancements in castor breeding.
Key Features
Comprehensive Genomic Database
A powerful, integrated database supporting advanced statistical evaluations.
High-Throughput Phenotyping
Cutting-edge techniques to accelerate and enhance breeding efficiency.
Integrated Phenotypic Insights
A robust database refining statistical models and optimizing breeding strategies.
This structured approach maximizes genetic potential, driving innovation in high-performance castor varieties.
300+ Diverse Sources of Adaptability
A rich genetic foundation driving yield and quality improvements while enhancing sustainability.
50+ Geographic Origins
Diverse Genetic Background
Diverse Phenotypic Background
Ready to elevate your castor cultivation?
Contact us today to learn how Casterra’s solutions can drive your success.