An established Slovak research institute in cooperation with a Slovak university has bred a new amaranth variety and is looking for licensees

Summary

Established Slovak scientific and research institute in cooperation with a Slovak university has managed to breed a new variety of Amaranthus cruentus L, which has an increased seed production potential compared to the so far industrially exploited varieties, while maintaining a high nutritional value with a number of biologically valuable substances. The preferred cooperation type is license agreement.

Description

A team of breeders from a Slovak research institute and a Slovak university has managed to breed a new variety of Amaranthus cruentus L., which is a very promising crop for the future thanks to its valuable characteristics in combination with adaptation to a wide range of growing regions.

Variety characteristics are: medium early variety of high stature and of grain type with an average weight of 1000 seeds of 0.96 g.

Possibilities of use:
• cultivation for seed with potential utilization in the food industry for the production of healthy and special foods for the health support of the population (e.g. for the production of gluten-free cereal products needed for people suffering from celiac disease),
• good possibilities for use also in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry thanks to uniquely small starch grains.

The institute is looking for a partner for licensing the variety in this and related fields.

Stage of Development

Field tested/evaluated

Requested Partner

Type: The institute and the university are seeking an industrial partner for licensing the variety.

Field of activity: The variety is intended for use in the food industry and also in the pharmaceutical and and also in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry.

Role:
License agreement - a partner for licensing of this variety is sought.