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Research & Development at Lal Teer Seed Ltd., Tangail

Expert Team Our team consists of 15 highly experienced agricultural professionals, including 5 Ph.D. holders specializing in vegetable research. Their extensive expertise drives our mission to innovate and improve crop varieties continuously.Milestone Activities

1996: Establishment of R&D operations in Bangladesh.
1998: Invented milestone Bitter gourd hybrid variety “Tia”
2000: Established 2nd R&D and trial station, Bhaluka, Mymensingh
2004: Company entered in hybrid rice seed business in collaboration with china
2005: The company awarded as an ISO 9001:2008 certified first private seed company. Invented first Tomato summer hybrid “Mintoo”
2006: Established 3rd R&D and trial station, Modhupur, Tangail
2007: East West Seed renamed as Lal Teer Seed Ltd.
2008: Established first biotech laboratory at Lal Teer R&D premises. First invented heat tolerant bottle gourd hybrid variety “Diana” and country’s first Cauliflower hybrid variety “Sivan”
2009: Established overseas venture in Nepal. Country’s first invented Papaya hybrid variety “Babu”
2013: First developed heat tolerant Eggplant hybrid variety “Purple King”
2015: Launch of hybridity testing through SSR markers for various vegetable crops.
2016: First invented heat tolerant Pepper hybrid “Morich Super”
2017: Established 4th R&D and trial station at Rampal, Bagerhat for saline tolerant variety development
2018: Invented country’s first hybrid Onion “Lal Teer Hybrid-1”
2019: Received, Bangladesh Business Innovation Award
2020: Achievement of 160 developed varieties, including 90 hybrids, with multiple top-ranking hybrids in the market.
2021: Ranked 7th in the access to seed index. Invented cauliflower hybrid “Tabbi Super”
2023: Country’s first accredited Lab “MNT seed testing laboratory” by ISTA
2024: Invented country’s first gynoecious cucumber hybrid, Laily (LT F1 Cucumber-1) for open field cultivation.

Hybrid Variety Development at Lal Teer Seed, we are at the forefront of hybrid variety development, focusing on high-quality vegetable crops. Our research priorities include:

Tomato
Eggplant
Pepper
Bitter Gourd
Bottle Gourd
Gourd
Cucumber
Snake Gourd
Sponge Gourd
Pumpkin
Okra
Cauliflower
Papaya
Onion

To date, we have successfully developed 160 varieties of vegetables, including 90 hybrids. Among these, several hybrids consistently rank at the top in demand and sales, demonstrating their superior quality and market acceptance.

Biotechnology Lab Our state-of-the-art biotechnology lab is a hub for tissue culture and marker-assisted breeding. Our scientists have developed protocols for regenerating potato, banana, and various orchids. Additionally, we have established SSR marker-based hybridity tests for 30 hybrids across ten vegetable crops, ensuring genetic integrity and performance.

Ongoing Research and Future Prospects Research at Lal Teer Seed is a continuous endeavor. Our scientists are committed to developing improved varieties and technologies, focusing on:

High yield
Pest and disease resistance
Tolerance to adverse climatic conditions (e.g., salinity, drought)
Quality and suitability to local conditions

We have numerous varieties in the pipeline, set to enhance resistance to pests, diseases, and adverse environmental conditions. These forthcoming technologies will significantly contribute to vegetable production, addressing the challenges posed by climate change and global warming.

Commitment to Quality and Innovation at Lal Teer Seed Ltd., we are devoted to advancing agricultural science and providing high-quality seeds that meet the needs of farmers worldwide. Our innovative research and development efforts underscore our commitment to sustainable agriculture and food security.

For more information about our research initiatives and seed varieties, please visit our website or contact our R&D department.

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