Plant Research (NZ) Ltd. is a plant breeding, research and development company based at Lincoln University in Canterbury, New Zealand. Our principal shareholder is Cates Grain & Seed Ltd., a grain & seed production specialist company established in 1973 and based in Ashburton, New Zealand.

Our core activity is plant breeding and we conduct targeted breeding projects for clients around the world in a range of arable crop species.

We utilise in state of the art breeding methodologies and several key countries to shuttle genetics around the globe to take advantage of contra-seasons and different environments.

Our clients are seeking high performance genetics that offer them a competitive advantage and point of difference in their markets.

We operate via a series of interactive networks with collaborating companies throughout the world. With a network approach Plant Research Ltd. can deliver new and innovative varieties with speed.

In addition to our plant breeding activities we operate a commercial double haploid wheat production programme, southern hemisphere seed multiplications and nurseries, seed germination tests and aphanomyces root rot soil tests.

A collaborative pea breeding project with the University of Sydney and the Australian Pork CRC is releasing new field peas for the Australian industry.

Our Mission

To deliver value and a competitive advantage to our clients across the value chain, through the development and commercialisation of new and innovative genetics.

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