BioLumic Illuminates a New Path for Scheffer, GDM, and TMG in Seed Improvement

AgFeed explores how New Zealand agtech BioLumic is piloting its xTraits™ UV light technology in Brazil with major seed players like Grupo Scheffer, GDM, and TMG to revolutionize maize breeding, with potential expansion to soy and cotton. The platform activates existing genetics in seeds, boosting traits like yield and vigor without altering DNA — slashing development time from 5-10 years to just 2-3 years by leveraging Brazil's dual cropping seasons.

Field trials kick off in January 2026 at Scheffer sites, aiming to validate hybrid performance through the 2027 safrinha, with an eventual target of 20 million maize hectares. Backed by over $20M from investors including Fonterra and the Gates Foundation, the company plans to cement Brazil as a South American hub.

Read the full article from AgFeed (in Portuguese) here: https://agfeed.com.br/agtech/a-luz-que-ilumina-uma-nova-rota-para-scheffer-gdm-e-tmg-no-melhoramento-de-sementes/