Eurofins BioDiagnostics Inc. (EBDI) utilizes sensitive, sophisticated, and powerful technologies to detect the presence of unwanted plant types in hybrid and inbred seed lots. Genetic purity is also used to separate the genetics of hybrids, to determine if contaminating outcrossing has occurred and to identify if segregation has occurred within a plant-breeding line.
We have the capability to employ different methods for genetic purity detection of seed lots. These methods include protein-based isozyme electrophoresis, isoelectric focusing (IEF), and DNA-based genetic purity evaluation through the use of SNP markers.
With comprehensive tests and high-throughput capability, we are able to offer rapid turnaround of accurate genetic purity test results.
Genetic purity refers to trueness to type, or the degree of contamination of seeds caused by undesired genetic varieties or species. The success of hybrid seed production is dependent on the genetic purity of parental lines. Both outcrossing and the inadvertent mixing of seed can compromise seed quality, therefore genetic purity tests are critical tools for seed producers and plant breeders.