In India, over 95 percent of conventional cotton is genetically modified. Access to GMO-free and suitable seeds for organic cotton cultivation is a challenge. High-quality, GMO-free seeds that are adapted to organic conditions are crucial for organic cotton cultivation. That is why the bioRe Foundation has been promoting research into organic cotton seeds in India since 2010. A long-term collaboration with a big impact.
We are incredibly proud of our partner organization in India, because for the first time, two hybrid seeds were produced directly on site by our research team and prepared for the planned validation trial in 2025/26 – a significant milestone in independent seed development. In addition, bioRe researchers have bred 30 new hybrids, whose potential will be tested in the coming growing seasons.
For this pioneering achievement in seed breeding, the bioRe Association in India was awarded the prize for the best seed breeding technique at the World Cotton Research Conference (WCRC-8) in Tashkent, which took place from October 3 to 10, 2024, and was attended by research teams from 26 countries. (Link to the award-winning science poster)
In addition, two of their seeds were selected by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for advanced trials as part of the All India Cotton Project – further proof of the high quality and innovative strength of our research in India.
Congratulations, bioRe Association India!
behind him are the results of years of research into organic cotton seeds.
