Why Innovation in Lettuce Breeding Matters So Much [Video]

Today’s vegetable breeders are breaking new ground every day. Their work paves the way for new and better varieties for growers and consumers alike. This means varieties that yield more fruit, taste better, and are more resistant to disease pressure. Much is being done to accomplish this on the front lines of lettuce breeding innovation.

In the video clip below, Rijk Zwaan lettuce breeder Johan Schut shares how modern lettuce breeding innovation creates value for the entire chain — from growers to consumers. Discover what makes lettuce innovation essential to today’s food systems.

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