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Reduce input required to grow
Growing crops requires a large amount of resources (= input) such as fertilizers, pesticides, and water.
Most fertilizers and pesticides are products of nonrenewable resources such as fossil fuels and minerals.In addition, we cannot overlook problems such as energy consumed by heating and lighting in greenhouse horticulture, water scarcity, and soil deterioration.
We aim to minimize input necessary for growing crops through various approaches, such as improving fertilizer utilization of crops and making them resistant to diseases or environmental stresses.
Increase output from the same amount of resources
We can increase the food (= output) obtained from the same amount of input by producing more crops with the same area of farmland and the same amount of resources and by reducing food loss generated in distribution and food processing.
All of this leads to sustainable agriculture and food development.
Plants are also alternative protein and renewable energy sources.
We aim to maximize output through various approaches such as higher crop yields, better storage stability, and optimization for processing.
Humankind is required to respond to the changing environment at an unprecedented speed. The ever-increasing population is expected to reach about 10 billion around 2050.
We must feed this large population in a deteriorating environment such as soil degradation, climate change, localized dryness, high temperatures, and heavy rainfall. To continue sustainable development while adapting to unprecedented changes in the environment, it is necessary to develop seeds more quickly and efficiently.
A rapidly increasing population
and a rapidly changing global environment
Humans have used naturally occurring genetic changes to create new varieties through thousands of years of farming. These genes were shuffled by crossbreeding, making the crops we are growing, harvesting, and eating.
Gene-editing technology improves varieties faster with minimum changes at the target gene by imitating naturally occurring genetic changes.
We are advancing the standardization of gene-editing to use this technology on various crops.
However, gene-editing technology is just one way to produce better crops.We will formulate an optimal improvement strategy to produce more valuable crops, including conventional methods. Based on this policy, we will work with various partners to maximize the potential of crops and develop better seeds that will support the future.
Gene-editing as an option
TECHNOLOGY
Gene-editing technology
Gene-editing is one of the solutions for rapid variety development.
All cultivated crops utilize naturally occurring genetic changes. New varieties have also been created by inducing genetic changes using radiation and chemical substances.
Gene-editing can create a pinpoint change in the targeted gene, so new varieties can be developed quickly (1 to 3 years) compared to the conventional method that relies on chance and selection (5 to 10 years).
At GRA&GREEN, we develop standardized gene-editing technology for any choice of commercial crops.
SERVICE
Gene-editing joint research and development
We provide joint seed development utilizing gene-editing technology according to various needs and applications such as agriculture, forestry, and raw materials for food processing.
From strategy formulation for the production of the target variety to gene-editing and acquisition of notification data to government offices, we will provide a comprehensive service by utilizing the support of our expert team and our unique technology.
Original seed development
Utilizing gene-editing technology and next-generation breeding technology, we are proposing new value through seed development.
Grafting technology service
Grafting is an agricultural technique that humans have used for a long time. However, efficient and stable production of grafted seedlings requires craftsmanship and expertise.
Our Grafting Cassette and Micrografting Chip enable anyone to graft tomato seedlings for production and Arabidopsis for research.
RECRUIT
At GRA&GREEN, we share the idea that we want to create new value from seedlings and provide them to society through agriculture and food. With this in mind, we are looking for colleagues who are willing to create significant value while growing together with the team.
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COMPANY
Company name:
GRA&GREEN Inc.
Date of establishment:
April 2017
Head office location:
112, Higashiyamadouri 5 cho-me, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, 464-0807, Japan
Lab location:
Institute for advanced Research Building 312, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, 464-8601, Japan
CEO:
Masaki Niwa, Ph.D.
Head Office Lab
Toyohashi Research Farm
MEMBERS
CEO
Masaki Niwa
Co-founder. After working as an assistant professor at Kyoto University, he participated in the Notaguchi project at Nagoya University. His specialty is plant science. Graduated from Kyoto University, Ph.D. (Life Science)
COO
Keita Susa
CFO
Keisuke Iwata
CPA, Advanced-level IPO Professional, The Japan Business Law Examination-Grade 2
CTO
Takehito Kobayashi
Graduated from Kyushu University, Ph.D. (Agriculture)
CLO
Yoshihito Daimon
JD, patent attorney
Outside Director:
Akito Arima
(Beyond Next Ventures Co., Ltd.)
Outside Director:
Kei Furukawa
(UTokyo Innovation Platform Co., Ltd..)
Audit & Supervisory Board Member:
Hiroyasu Mori
Audit & Supervisory Board Member:
Nobuhiko Hayashi
Audit & Supervisory Board Member:
Risa Morita
Technical Advisor:
Michitaka Notaguchi
(Professor, University of Kyoto)
Technical Advisor:
Tetsuya Higashiyama
(Professor, University of Tokyo)
COMPANY
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