Netherlands: Solynta Achieves Milestone with the Registration of First Hybrid True Potato Seed Variety

This milestone marks a groundbreaking achievement for Solynta, as the company announces the first-ever registration of a hybrid diploid potato variety grown from hybrid true potato seed (HTPS) in the Netherlands. This accomplishment cements Solynta’s status as a global pioneer and leading innovator in hybrid potato breeding.

Peter Poortinga, CEO of Solynta, emphasized the significance of this development:  

The listing showcases a transformative leap for the potato sector, illustrating how hybrid potato breeding has transcended its roots as a scientific aspiration to become a commercial reality. This is not just a milestone for Solynta but for the entire potato industry.

Poortinga expressed pride in the achievement of officially registering the first diploid hybrid true potato seed variety, seeing it as the dawn of a new era in potato breeding. He also underlined the dedication behind this breakthrough and the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering superior potato varieties to farmers worldwide. Solynta remains steadfast in its mission to develop new varieties with enhanced traits to meet the demands of global markets in the years ahead.

Key to this success was the approval of SOLHY019 by the Dutch Variety Release Committee, a body renowned for its rigorous standards in assessing quality and performance. This validation not only confirms Solynta’s innovative breeding technology but also propels its global commercial ambitions by presenting HTPS as a reliable, high-quality alternative to traditional seed tubers.

Ard Rijlaarsdam, Market Access and Regulatory Affairs Lead at Solynta, highlighted the broader implications of this recognition:  

This official approval is pivotal for expanding into international markets. The endorsement by the Dutch Board of Plant Varieties provides the necessary credibility and regulatory framework to introduce our pioneering varieties worldwide. It demonstrates that our diploid hybrid potatoes meet established standards, facilitating wider adoption and supporting future certifications on a global scale.

The registration of SOLHY019 sets a new benchmark in the evolution of potato cultivation. Solynta’s advanced hybrid breeding platform enables the creation of varieties with superior agronomic traits, consistent performance, enhanced disease resistance, and sustainable seed-based scalability. Transitioning from traditional seed tubers to true potato seeds with HTPS offers a more efficient and environmentally friendly approach to global potato farming.

As Solynta celebrates its first official Dutch registration with SOLHY019, it paves the way for further approvals of innovative hybrid potato varieties developed from true seed. This milestone accelerates progress in adopting hybrid breeding technologies, offering tremendous potential for the sector.

With this registration, we are not merely introducing a new variety; we are establishing an entirely new category of potatoes with game-changing attributes such as robust resistance to Late Blight disease. This achievement signals a turning point for global potato production, and we are proud to spearhead this transformation alongside our partners, growers, and industry stakeholders, Poortinga concluded.