Plant Breeding for a Small Scale, Sustainable, Distributive Food Production System
Since 2014
Ayers has secured an agreement with Enza Zaden, a premier global plant breeding concern that places emphasis on regional and organic markets.
Goals are to improve an existing, superior-tasting, Dutch hybrid tomato, whose genetic plant traits make it particularly susceptible to foliar fungal diseases.
The Ayers Foundation and its affiliated farms will trial the first generation of a targeted F1 tomato hybrid in order to provide essential feedback for ultimately producing the ideal tomato; one that has its traditional flavor, character, and locular structure preserved without sacrificing disease resistance.
A similar agreement is being sought with another Dutch firm, VOLOAGRI. And, in fact, some new tomato plant cultivars have already been secured and will be tested in 2015.
The importance of this work cannot be overstated. Revitalizing agrarian economies around the globe will stem from the attraction of fresh & healthy, great-tasting fruits, vegetables, and grains; the likes of which arouse humans' innate desire for wholesome, nutrient dense foods that are a pleasure to eat!
Goals are to improve an existing, superior-tasting, Dutch hybrid tomato, whose genetic plant traits make it particularly susceptible to foliar fungal diseases.
The Ayers Foundation and its affiliated farms will trial the first generation of a targeted F1 tomato hybrid in order to provide essential feedback for ultimately producing the ideal tomato; one that has its traditional flavor, character, and locular structure preserved without sacrificing disease resistance.
A similar agreement is being sought with another Dutch firm, VOLOAGRI. And, in fact, some new tomato plant cultivars have already been secured and will be tested in 2015.
The importance of this work cannot be overstated. Revitalizing agrarian economies around the globe will stem from the attraction of fresh & healthy, great-tasting fruits, vegetables, and grains; the likes of which arouse humans' innate desire for wholesome, nutrient dense foods that are a pleasure to eat!
Helping to ensure the success of these programs and those to follow
cannot be achieved without your participation!
cannot be achieved without your participation!
The wealth of a nation rests on the health of its children!