Aardappeltelers kunnen binnen afzienbare tijd veel minder bestrijdingsmiddelen gebruiken dankzij het kleine Nederlandse bedrijf Solynta. Dat heeft aardappelplanten ontwikkeld die resistent zijn tegen ...

Dutch biotech company Solynta has secured €20 million in venture debt from the European Investment Bank, backed by the EU’s InvestEU programme, to accelerate the development of disease-resistant and climate-resilient potato varieties using true potato seeds. This innovative, non-GMO approach enhances global food security by improving storage, reducing crop losses, and minimizing chemical inputs. The funding supports Solynta’s mission to transform sustainable potato production worldwide.

Diploid potato breeding enables faster genetic improvement via selection against deleterious alleles in inbred lines, unlike breeding by intercrossing tetraploid varieties. Starch is the major source of calories in potato tubers, but the starch properties of diploid lines have rarely been reported. In this study, we provide a comprehensive characterisation of tuber and starch properties in two diploid lines that are early isolates from the Solynta breeding program, B26 and B100, and their F1 hybrids. B100 produced fewer, but larger tubers compared to B26, and both diploid lines produced tubers that are smaller than the tetraploid variety, Clearwater Russet. The low tuber yield of B100 correlates with its high self-compatibility and fruit production. Pruning of fruits in B100 significantly increased total tuber yield per plant by stimulating more tuber initiations, but had no effect on average tuber weight, starch content or starch structure. Among the diploid, hybrid and tetraploid lines examined, there were no differences in the total starch content of tubers. Although amylopectin structure and amylose content were similar between the two diploid lines and the tetraploid comparison, B26 had elevated levels of resistant starch and a striking elongated granule morphology. Our results showcase the variation in source-sink relations and starch structure in diploid potato breeding material, demonstrating their potential for research into the genetics underpinning metabolic and quality traits.

Strong Policies. Strong Partnerships. Stronger Harvests. Last week, Charles Miller, Solynta's Director of Strategic Alliances & Development, participated in the AFSTA October Board Meeting in Nairob...

Breeding potatoes is notoriously difficult. First, commercial potato cultivars don’t self-pollinate, which has historically prevented breeders from creating stable, genetically pure inbred lines needed for hybrid breeding. Second, most commercial varieties are tetraploids, with four sets of chromosomes that make...

Diploid potato breeding enables faster genetic improvement via selection against deleterious alleles in inbred lines, unlike breeding by intercrossing tetraploid varieties. Starch is the major source of calories in potato tubers, but the starch properties of diploid lines have rarely been reported. In this study, we provide a comprehensive characterisation of tuber and starch properties in two diploid lines that are early isolates from the Solynta breeding program, B26 and B100, and their F1 hybrids. B100 produced fewer, but larger tubers compared to B26, and both diploid lines produced tubers that are smaller than the tetraploid variety, Clearwater Russet. The low tuber yield of B100 correlates with its high self-compatibility and fruit production. Pruning of fruits in B100 significantly increased total tuber yield per plant by stimulating more tuber initiations, but had no effect on average tuber weight, starch content or starch structure. Among the diploid, hybrid and tetraploid lines examined, there were no differences in the total starch content of tubers. Although amylopectin structure and amylose content were similar between the two diploid lines and the tetraploid comparison, B26 had elevated levels of resistant starch and a striking elongated granule morphology. Our results showcase the variation in source-sink relations and starch structure in diploid potato breeding material, demonstrating their potential for research into the genetics underpinning metabolic and quality traits.

De Europese Investeringsbank (EIB) leent 20 miljoen euro aan het Wageningse biotechnologiebedrijf Solynta. Met de lening, die wordt gesteund door het InvestEU-programma van de Europese Commissie, wil de investeringsbank de ontwikkeling van aardappelrassen versnellen die beter bestand zijn tegen ziekten en klimaatverandering.

[PotatoPro] Solynta Expands Hybrid True Potato Seed Portfolio with SOLHY023 Approval in Kenya https://www.potatopro.com/node/173739?utm_campaign=rss_feed&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Het Nederlandse verdelingsbedrijf Solynta ontvangt 20 miljoen euro van de Europese Investeringsbank (EIB) om aardappelzaad met een hoge ziekteresistentie te ontwikkelen. De EIB-lening wordt ondersteun...

LUXEMBURG/WAGENINGEN (ANP) - De Europese Investeringsbank (EIB) leent 20 miljoen euro aan het Nederlandse biotechnologiebedrijf Solynta. Met de lening, die wordt gesteund door het InvestEU-programma v...

LUXEMBURG/WAGENINGEN (ANP) - De Europese Investeringsbank (EIB) leent 20 miljoen euro aan het Nederlandse biotechnologiebedrijf Solynta. Met de lening, die wordt gesteund door het InvestEU-programma v...

Solynta has pioneered tech allowing potatoes to self-pollinate, turning a game of chance into something far more predictable, says the firm.

Dutch seed company Solynta takes top honors for its breakthrough in hybrid true potato seeds, setting the stage for major changes in global potato farming.

Un método para conservar las patatas frescas durante más tiempo, es el objetivo de una investigación desarrollada por expertos de la Universidad de Cranfield en colaboración con PepsiCo y Solynta. La prohibición del CIPC obliga a buscar nuevas variedades…

Solynta Makes History with First Hybrid True Potato Seed Variety Registered in the Netherlands #potatopro #potatonews #potatoevents #potatoindustry #potatostatistics https://www.potatopro.com/node/172774?utm_campaign=rss_feed&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Solynta and EW GROUP reach major funding agreement to boost Hybrid True Potato Seed commercialization #potatopro #potatonews #potatoevents #potatoindustry #potatostatistics vist.ly/4pbc6

European boost for global food security: Solynta gets EUR 20 million EIB backing for highly disease resistant potato varieties #potatopro #potatonews #potatoevents #potatoindustry #potatostatistics https://www.potatopro.com/node/168210

Mark Hoogendoorn has joined Solynta as Sales Lead as per January 1, 2025. In this role, he is responsible for leading the Sales and Business Development team and expanding the commercial introduction ...

Dutch hybrid potato breeder Solynta has secured major growth funding, with a majority stake acquisition by EW Group. This partnership aims to double global potato yields while reducing land use and crop protection needs. The funding will enhance Solynta's hybrid potato breeding platform and accelerate technology adoption. Both companies emphasize the importance of innovation to address agricultural challenges and improve global food security.

Researchers from Cranfield University, PepsiCo, and Solynta are working on extending potato dormancy without chemicals like CIPC, writes Lukie Pieterse in this article. Their project focuses on understanding the genetic and physiological aspects of dormancy to improve storage efficiency, aiming to reduce energy use and waste. The collaboration seeks to identify traits that enhance dormancy, with implications for reduced sprout losses and overall cost savings in potato storage. Results and advancements are expected by 2026.

New research in the UK aims to enhance potato dormancy and storage life, crucial for maintaining year-round supplies. Following the ban of the sprouting-inhibiting chemical CIPC, storage life has declined. Cranfield University collaborates with PepsiCo and Solynta to develop new potato varieties that extend storage, reduce energy use, and minimize chemicals, ultimately decreasing food waste and environmental impact while ensuring high-quality supplies for consumers.