High-throughput genotyping
Processing millions of samples without compromising data quality or turnaround times.
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How LGC supports plant and animal breeding programmes
Helping breeding organisations implement efficient genotyping strategies that align with breeding objectives, throughput requirements and budget constraints.
Who we support
Plant breeders, molecular breeding scientists, livestock geneticists and agricultural service laboratories responsible for genetic improvement programmes.
How we help
We provide sample collection kits, DNA extraction chemistries, genotyping and sequencing solutions, automation workflows and scientific expertise that support marker-assisted selection, genomic selection, parentage testing and large-scale breeding programmes.
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Why breeding organisations choose LGC
Supporting agrigenomics programmes from marker discovery to routine breeding operations
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Frequently asked questions
What is agrigenomics?
Agrigenomics applies genomic technologies to agriculture, enabling breeders to identify, select and track genetic traits in plants and animals to improve breeding outcomes.
What is SNP genotyping used for in breeding programmes?
SNP genotyping supports trait screening, marker-assisted selection, parentage verification, purity testing, variety identification and genomic selection.
What is marker-assisted selection?
Marker-assisted selection uses genetic markers associated with desirable traits to identify the most suitable breeding candidates before phenotypic characteristics are fully expressed.
How does genomic selection differ from marker-assisted selection?
Marker-assisted selection (MAS) relies on low-density genotyping using a limited set of informative markers, while genomic selection uses high-density, genome-wide marker data to estimate breeding values and improve selection accuracy for complex, polygenic traits.
What is parentage testing in livestock breeding?
Parentage testing uses DNA markers to verify pedigree information and improve breeding records.
Can genotyping be performed from crude plant extracts?
Yes. Certain workflows can generate reliable genotyping results directly from crude plant extracts, reducing processing time and lowering per-sample costs.
How do breeding programmes choose between PCR, sequencing and arrays?
Technology selection typically depends on sample numbers, marker requirements, throughput targets, project objectives and overall cost per data point.
Why is cost per data point important in agrigenomics?
Large breeding programmes often process tens of thousands of samples, making workflow efficiency and total testing economics critical considerations alongside analytical performance.
What is seed purity testing?
Seed purity testing evaluates genetic consistency within a seed lot and helps confirm that materials meet defined breeding, commercial or regulatory requirements.
Can LGC support customised breeding projects?
Yes. LGC supports breeding organisations with assay development, genotyping strategies, DNA extraction workflows and scalable testing solutions tailored to programme needs.
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Discuss your breeding programme
Whether you are implementing marker-assisted selection, expanding genomic selection, developing a new SNP panel or scaling genotyping across large breeding populations, our specialists can help evaluate technologies, optimise workflows and identify the most appropriate genotyping strategy for your programme.