US-based Integrated Fluidic Circuit (IFC) system expert Fluidigm has announced that it has reached an agreement to supply IFCs and instrumentation to seed and biotechnology specialist Bayer CropScience.
The Multi-year agreement will see Bayer use Fluidigm technology to conduct marker-assisted breeding, genetic analyst in its molecular breeding programme and quality control on its vegetable seeds.
'Fluidigm is delighted to be a global supplier to Bayer CropScience,' said Fluidigm group president and CEO Gajus Worthington. 'Our technology is perfectly suited to help them develop and take-to-market the highest-quality seeds for field and vegetable crops.
'We are committed to helping Bayer CropScience meet the ever-increasing demands for high-quality food supplies throughout the world,' he added.
