海外有望企業情報MacroBreed

同社は海藻の価値向上を図るゲノム選抜プラットフォーム技術を開発する企業である。農業分野で発展してきた育種モデルを応用し、ゲノム情報に基づき個体の性能を予測することで、収量などの多遺伝子形質の改良を可能にする。従来手法と比べて約10倍の速度で育種を進めることができ、温暖化に伴う環境変化への適応や市場ニーズに応じた品種開発に寄与する。

MacroBreed develops a genomic selection platform technology to enhance the value of seaweed. Originally developed in agriculture, these breeding models enable prediction of individual performance based on genomic data and have driven significant advances in crop production. The technology assigns scores across the genome and is particularly effective for improving polygenic traits such as yield. Compared to traditional breeding methods, genomic selection in seaweed can accelerate breeding cycles by up to ten times, supporting the development of strains adapted to environmental changes and market needs.