Research & Development

At Bonis & Company, we understand the importance of selecting the right variety for your specific growing needs. Experienced in research, Bonis & Company selects superior seed varieties from trusted partners and provides extensive research and careful selection. We believe the backbone of any good variety is research.

Bonis & Company's expertise provides the capability to conduct pre-registration trialing and distinctness trials.

We seek reciprocal licensing opportunities, offering varieties for distribution and sales to international partners and providing foreign seed developers with one-stop access to the Canadian seed market. Our company is well-positioned to oversee and execute large-scale variety releases, as well as manage and administer end-use-driven programs.

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We are involved in research, registration, and marketing of adapted seed varieties. From field trials to market analysis, our team is committed to advancing seed technology and driving industry innovation.

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Bonis & Company is equipped with the necessary research tools to meet your trial needs. With our research planter and Wintersteiger plot combine, along with our trained staff, we possess the skills required to effectively manage these trials.

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Our Research Process

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    The Bonis & Company team researches the market potential of the breeder’s selection.

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    If the variety has potential, it is placed in multiple trials in varying climate zones in North America.

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    If the trials are positive, we assist breeder's in the application for Plant Variety Protection (PVP).

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    The variety is then promoted and released to trusted partners in the industry.

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    Bonis & Company could continue to produce the variety or assist in finding seed production partners to increase the variety.

At Bonis & Company, our services extend beyond seed production - we are your partner in success. Explore our offerings and experience the difference that dedication, expertise, and commitment to quality can make in your seed production endeavors.