TraitGenetics

TraitGenetics is the service provider at the link between high-throughput genotyping and breeding

We identify molecular markers and develop technologies for marker analysis that are specifically tailored to the needs of our customers. We offer these technologies especially for plant breeding. We also support research in this field.

We offer these services for this purpose:

Identification and characterisation of sequence polymorphisms (SNPs - Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) by whole genome sequencing, targeted analysis of genes or genomic regions using NGS and other technologies.
Development and deployment of technologies for cost-effective analysis of plants with SNPs (Illumina Infinium, Axiom, KASP, TaqMan)
Marker analysis for breeding companies in their breeding programmes (MAS, MAB)
Identification of markers associated with specific genes or traits
Identification of mutations in mutagenised populations (TILLING)
Bioinformatics and consulting

We use these technologies for research and development

We specialise in the development and analysis of molecular markers for biodiversity and plant breeding research.

Our portfolio includes:

Illumina Infinium Genotyping (HD, HTS, XT)
Axiom Genotyping (96- and 384-sample platform)
Single marker analysis (384-well KASP platform, TaqMan platform for endpoint and quantitative PCR analysis)
NGS and Sanger sequencing (for NGS-based SNP genotyping, candidate gene and haplotype analyses)
Data analysis (e.g. genome selection, genome-wide association studies, genetic mapping, population structure analyses and genetic relationships)

Genotyping

Breeders need only high-quality markers for their analyses, especially for genome selection, which provide the maximum amount of information at the lowest possible cost.

Contact us

Please do not hesitate to contact TraitGenetics if you have any questions about our services or specific aspects related to our services.

Our expertise

Dedicated knowledge in the development and analysis of markers in crop plants.
Unique know-how in the field of polyploid and highly polymorphic crops (bioinformatics and data analysis).
Large genotyping databases from internal genotyping of public material for important crops.
Crop-specific know-how for many crops
Breeding process-specific knowledge through many years of cooperation with seed companies (e.g. wheat, sunflower).

Your benefits when working with TraitGenetics

Broad range of services

SGS INSTITUT FRESENIUS GmbH TraitGenetics is a competent plant genotyping company offering a wide range of marker development and genotyping services.

Expertise close to research

Our focus is also on in-house research, which has led to a large number of publications on a wide range of plants and for many applications.

Optimised genotyping arrays

Our in-house developed, optimised genotyping arrays are very effective tools for routine genotyping for genetic relationship analysis, genetic mapping, association studies, genomic selection and other applications.

Cooperation with a leading partner

Many plant breeding companies and research institutes entrust their genotyping activities to us because we offer high data quality and competitive prices.