Using a patented new tool for genetic discovery known as RAD, Floragenex can unlock the genetic origins of valuable physical traits in all plant species.

RAD markers are developed using a patent pending process that combines restriction enzyme digestion, massively parallel sequencing and other proprietary techniques to produce a genome wide SNP profile in any species.

RAD markers offer two key advantages over current SNP discovery tools:

• RAD markers are found at a high density throughout any genome. Floragenex can identify 10,000 to 100,000 or more unique polymorphic markers in a single experiment.
• RAD markers are a cost effective tool for genomic research. Floragenex can discover markers for as little as $1 per marker and analyze markers for as low as $.01 per marker.

RAD markers have been successfully developed and assayed in both research organisms and plant species with various genome sizes from 5 gigabases to less than 500 megabases in size.

Custom genotyping, mapping, and other genetic services are available. Please contact us for specific pricing if you are interested in using RAD in your research efforts.