Syngenta opens Seed Health Lab at Nuthankal

Hyderabad: Syngenta Vegetable Seeds inaugurated a seed health lab here on Thursday to serve growers in India and the Asia Pacific region. Located in Nuthankal near the city, the lab is part of Syngenta’s global network of vegetable seed quality control labs.

“This lab ensures growers have a reliable supply of healthy, disease-free seed,” said Nishchint Bhatia, head of Asia Pacific for Syngenta Vegetable Seeds. The lab with an investment of ₹20 cr and spread over 6,500 sq. ft can process 12,000 virus/bacterial tests per year with a capacity to expand.

The facility is compliant with seed health test regulations in India and is seeking export certification and accreditation with the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL).

“We offer our seed testing services to other seed companies to support international phytosanitary standards,” said Erik Postma, global head of quality management for Syngenta Vegetable Seeds and Flowers.

Syngenta’s Hyderabad site was first established in 2009 and is home to more than 250 full-time and seasonal employees and workers supporting seed processing, quality control and supply operations.