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World’s First Neutron Breeding Service Unlock the Future of Breeding

Climate change continues to impact global agriculture, pest and disease management, and the development of alternative foods and fuels. As the demand for sustainable solutions grows, so does the need for faster, more efficient breeding methods. In addition to plants, the breeding of microorganisms such as microalgae, yeast, lactic acid bacteria, and molds, as well as insects like crickets, is becoming increasingly important.

To meet these needs, Quantum Flowers & Foods (QFF) has launched the world’s first Neutron Breeding Service. By combining neutron beam technology with advanced tools such as genome editing (CRISPR-Cas9) and chemical mutagenesis (EMS), we accelerate the breeding process while expanding the range of achievable traits.

Applications for Neutron Breeding Services

Examples of Breeding Needs

Environmental Adaptation
  • Develop varieties resistant to high temperatures and climate-related damage.
  • Improve tolerance to wind and flooding.
  • Enhance resistance to pests and diseases.
  • Strengthen cold tolerance for better transport stability.

Improve
Shipping Quantity

Consumer Demand
  • Breed varieties aligned with market preferences (e.g., high-protein, highly processable beans).
  • Develop crops for industrial use (e.g., onions with high processing yield).
  • Produce varieties optimized for export.

Enhance
Functionality
and
Market Value

Production Efficiency
  • Develop high-yield, resource-efficient varieties.
  • Create strains suited to plant factory environments.
  • Reduce labor through optimized growth habits (e.g., minimal pruning or branching).
  • Introduce low-temperature flowering to reduce fuel costs.

Increase
Productivity

Microorganism Innovation
  • Through neutron breeding of microalgae, yeast, lactic acid bacteria, molds, and other microbes:
  • Produce alternative proteins, fuels, and bioplastics.
  • Generate valuable compounds for food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals.
  • Develop carbon-reduction and smart-cell technologies.

Contribute to
Decarbonization
and SDGs

Insect Breeding
  • Develop edible cricket strains and other insects as sustainable protein sources.

Strengthen
Food Security

> Neutron Irradiation Experience at QFF

Neutron Breeding Process

Service Menu

QFF offers flexible, customizable breeding programs tailored to each client’s needs. Neutron breeding can be combined with complementary methods such as CRISPR-Cas9 and EMS mutagenesis, supporting the full pipeline from lab research to mass production. Even if your desired program is not listed, we can discuss bespoke solutions to meet your goals.

A Neutron Irradiation
Irradiable
Targets
Neutron beams, with their high penetrability, are suitable for most plants and organisms, including microorganisms, insects, and animal
cells.
Pricing
Each irradiation is fully customized according to the sample type (e.g., seeds, meristems, cuttings, microbial cultures) and irradiation conditions. Prices therefore vary—please contact us for a quote.
 
– Our neutron technology achieves mutation rates 15–300× higher than conventional methods, reducing both development time and total cost.
– For academic users, we offer a limited irradiation package with reduced costs and open-access results.
– All irradiation services*1 come with a money-back guarantee*2 if no mutations occur.
B Neutron Irradiation + Screening

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C Total Breed Development

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D Joint Research

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Service Workflow

*For neutron irradiation services A

  1. Contact Us

    Reach us by email or phone to set up an initial meeting.

  2. Consultation

    We discuss your objectives, target traits, and development timeline in detail.

  3. Proposal

    QFF prepares a quotation and irradiation plan tailored to your project.

  4. Confirmation

    After final adjustments and agreement on irradiation conditions, a contract is signed.

  5. Irradiation
    →Verification

    Irradiation is carried out, and the resulting materials are verified and evaluated.

  6. Delivery

    Irradiated samples or materials are securely delivered to you.

  1. *1All irradiation services require a prior irradiation plan and a contingency license agreement before the target trait is acquired.
  2. *2If no mutation (useful or otherwise) is detected in the M2 generation, approximately 30% of the service fee will be refunded.

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