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R&D
R&D and Innovation – Advancing the Future of Agriculture
At Metrogen Biotech Pvt. Ltd., innovation is at the heart of everything we do.
Our Research & Development (R&D) division is dedicated to advancing plant tissue culture technology, developing new banana varieties, and conducting scientific trials to improve productivity, quality, and sustainability in agriculture.
With a DBT-certified laboratory, cutting-edge equipment, and a team of experienced biotechnologists, we continuously explore ways to deliver stronger, healthier, and higher-yielding plants to farmers across India.
Our Research Focus
Our research activities aim to make farming more productive, sustainable, and future-ready.
Core Areas of R&D:
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Genetic Purity Testing: Ensuring all tissue culture plants are true-to-type and disease-free.
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Variety Improvement: Developing banana cultivars with better yield, disease resistance, and market shelf life.
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Micropropagation Optimization: Enhancing multiplication rates while maintaining plant health and stability.
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Hardening Process Enhancement: Innovating greenhouse and shade-net hardening methods for higher survival ratios.
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Quality & Field Trials: Continuous monitoring and evaluation of plant performance in diverse agro-climatic zones.
Plant Variety Development
Metrogen Biotech’s scientists work on selective breeding, meristem culture, and molecular testing to identify and multiply superior banana strains.
Current focus includes:
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Improving Grand Naine (G-9) & Shrimanti G-9: Focused on achieving even higher yield potential and enhanced plant vigor.
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Region-Specific Varieties: Researching climate-adaptive cultivars that thrive across Gujarat, Punjab, and Maharashtra.
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New Cultivar Testing: Evaluating fruit quality, color, and export value for global competitiveness.
Field Trials and Evaluation
Every plant variety developed undergoes multiple field performance trials to ensure optimal growth, resilience, and productivity in real-world farming conditions.
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Adaptation to Local Conditions: Testing for excellent performance across various agro-climatic zones.
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Disease Resistance: Evaluating resilience against common fungal and viral infections.
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Uniform Growth: Monitoring bunch formation and fruit size consistency across multiple cycles.
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Yield Efficiency: Ensuring maximum productivity with minimal input requirements.
Our team collaborates with partner farms and agricultural universities to validate these findings before moving to large-scale production.
Our Expertise
Our team of experienced biotechnologists and trained technicians ensure every plant produced meets the highest standards of quality and genetic integrity. Regular internal audits and DBT compliance checks maintain the reliability and credibility of our operations.
Future Innovations
We are actively exploring next-generation agri-biotech advancements such as:
️ Molecular marker-assisted selection for faster and more accurate variety identification.
facility
Automation in tissue culture for higher throughput and scalability.
Bio-fortified crop research to improve nutritional content.
Expansion into other crops like papaya, pomegranate, and sugarcane in the near future.
Our goal is to become India’s most trusted and innovative biotechnology brand — contributing to sustainable farming and food security.
Our Innovation Philosophy
Innovation for Growth, Science for Farmers.
At Metrogen Biotech, every research effort is driven by our mission to make scientific farming accessible and profitable for every Indian farmer.
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