Calyxt and NRGene have announced a research collaboration that includes the adoption of NRGene’s cloud-based genomics platform to support key Calyxt research projects. Through the agreement, Calyxt will integrate NRGene’s genomic resources to build out its proprietary predictive data analytics, which combines insights, scientific data, predictive algorithms, and data visualisation tools, to allow for more comprehensive evaluations to accelerate trait discovery and breeding across multiple crops.

NRGene’s genomic resources include the company's QuickGENETICS technology, which analyses breeding populations, delivers high-resolution genetic mapping, and generates unique genetic markers for high-value traits; and CannaGene technology, an optimised and customisable genomics database allowing for the search and discovery of novel gene candidates to enable Calyxt targeting of key traits of interest in hemp.