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To support the development of future plant breeders by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln(UNL) through the identity preserved production and processing of finished distinct, uniform and stable varieties, hybrids and germplasm released by UNL’s plant breeding programs and collaboratively commercialize and market with NUtech Ventures, UNL’s licensing entity, to support the Land Grant Mission by improving the life of the people and stakeholders of Nebraska
Husker Genetics utilizes land located at the University of Nebraska Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center near Mead, Nebraska to produce breeder and foundation class certified seed as well as quality assurance identity preserved seed.
The processing plant was constructed in 1970 in the existing building utilized when the facility was the Nebraska Ordnance Plant. There is a 2,500 square foot cold storage unit used to store breeder seed for extended periods. Contract production for multiple species is coordinated to maximize the unit’s effectiveness and efficiency.
All Agricultural Research Division Intellectual Property related to germplasm, varieties and hybrids is managed and maintained by the unit. Plant Variety Protection Applications are submitted by Husker Genetics.
Support is also provided to USDA-ARS Scientists located at UNL for wheat, sorghum and warm & cool season grasses.
For more information, contact Hector Santiago or Lisa Moravec - (402)624-8020 or huskergenetics@unl.edu