Pesquero Verde Alto is a biotechnology-based company dedicated to the research and improvement of onion varieties, as well as providing services in sequencing, bioinformatics analysis, soil metagenomics, phytopathology, etc. We have extensive experience in a wide range of projects for both public and private entities.
• General Characteristics
- ACTIVITY: Research and development of new onion varieties, Sequencing Services, Bioinformatics, Metagenomics, and Phytopathology.
- LOCATION: Novelda del Guadiana (Badajoz)
- DATE OF ESTABLISHMENT: 2007
- CATEGORY: Biotechnology
- CONTACT: fgomez@fincapesquero.es; sgarrido@fincapesquero.es
- WEB: https://www.fincapesquero.es/
• Business Structure
- NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 20-40 employees
- REVENUES: 2-4 Million €
- COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION: Pesquero Verde Alto is a biotechnology-based company dedicated to the research and improvement of onion varieties, as well as providing services in sequencing, bioinformatics analysis, soil metagenomics, phytopathology, etc. We have extensive experience in a wide range of projects for both public and private entities.
- BUSINESS LINES: Plant genetic improvement, Sequencing, and Bioinformatics.
- INFRASTRUCTURE: Biotechnology Laboratory. Mass sequencing and bioinformatics analysis laboratory. Germplasm bank and in vitro culture laboratory.
- INTERESTING DATA: Various certifications including ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management) and ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management) or GLOBAL-GAP.
• R&D Activities/Interests
TECHNOLOGICAL OFFER/DEMAND:
Plant Genetics (In-house sequencing platform):
- Varietal characterization and development of Molecular Markers for improvement programs.
- Identification of agriculturally relevant genes (Resistance, Yield, etc.).
Metagenomics:
- Studies of microbial diversity in complex samples (soils, feces, water, food, sludge, plant material, etc.).
- Characterization of microbial community composition: Microbiota-Yield Relationship.
- Validation of Bio-stimulants and other treatments.
- Pathogen detection.
Bioinformatics:
- Bioinformatic analysis of plant genomes.
- Analysis of metagenomic data and microbial populations (diversity, abundance, etc.)
Plant Pathology:
- Phytopathological diagnosis: Diversity of molecular platforms (NGS, qPCR, ELISA).
Tailored scientific advice and preparation of customized reports.
• Participation in projects
ONGOING PROJECTS
- CREATION OF A GENETIC MAP THROUGH THE GENERATION OF MOLECULAR MARKERS OF INTEREST, IN THE GENETIC IMPROVEMENT OF ALLIUM CEPA (MAPACEBOLLA). Funded by CDTI
COMPLETED PROJECTS