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Research & Development

Where science meets the soil — breeding tomorrow's resilient, high-yielding vegetable seeds for farmers worldwide.

Innovation at Our Core

At Zyric Seed, R&D is the heartbeat of everything we do. Our breeding programs combine Dutch precision with global field insights to develop vegetable varieties that thrive in diverse and challenging climates.

From molecular marker-assisted selection to multi-location trials, we manage every stage of seed development — ensuring genetic purity, disease resistance, yield stability, and climate adaptation.

With breeding stations in the Netherlands, Jordan, and Tanzania, we test under real-world conditions to deliver seeds that perform where farmers need them most.

150+
Active Breeding Lines
40+
Trial Locations Worldwide
25
New Varieties Released (2024–2025)
15
Years of R&D Excellence
Zyric Seed R&D Lab and Breeding Team

Our Breeding Programs

Tomato Breeding

Tomato Program

Focus: Heat tolerance, TYLCV resistance, shelf life, flavor.

  • Indeterminate & determinate hybrids
  • Greenhouse and open-field
  • High Brix & uniform fruit size
Cucumber Breeding

Cucumber Program

Focus: Parthenocarpy, powdery mildew resistance, yield.

  • Beit Alpha & slicing types
  • Tunnel & greenhouse optimized
  • Early maturity
Pepper Breeding

Pepper Program

Focus: Virus complex resistance, fruit quality, heat set.

  • Sweet bell & hot chili
  • Blocky and elongated
  • Anthocyanin-free
Explore All 15 Crops

Global Trial Network

Zyric Seed Field Trials in Africa

We don't just breed in labs — we test in the real world. Our multi-environment trials (MET) span three continents, ensuring every variety is proven under local soil, climate, and farming systems.

From the cool summers of Europe to the arid heat of the Middle East and the humid tropics of Sub-Sahara Africa, our seeds are stress-tested for performance, stability, and adaptability.

Wageningen, Netherlands

Headquarters R&D Center

Amman, Jordan

Middle East Breeding Station

Arusha, Tanzania

East Africa Breeding & Production

Innovation That Matters

We invest in science and technology to solve real farmer challenges — from water scarcity to emerging diseases.

Molecular Breeding

Marker-assisted selection for faster, precise trait integration.

Disease Resistance

Built-in protection against ToBRFV, TYLCV, powdery mildew, and more.

Water Efficiency

Varieties that produce more with 20–30% less irrigation.

Climate Resilience

Heat, drought, and salinity tolerance for extreme environments.

Partner with Our R&D Team

Looking for custom breeding or trial collaboration? Let's innovate together.

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