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Quantum Flowers and Foods at the 43rd Annual Japanese Society for Plant Biotechnology Conference

From September 4 to 6, 2026, Quantum Flowers and Foods (QFF) will be present at the 43rd Annual Japanese Society for Plant Biotechnology Conference, held at the Tottori Culture Hall and the Tottori Citizens' Hall. The company, based in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, has pioneered a unique neutron-based technology called "Neutron Speedy Breeding®" that supports the breeding of plants and microorganisms.

A Brief Overview of QFF's Technology

QFF leverages neutron radiation to create a significant genetic diversity that aids in developing new crop varieties and systems in collaboration with universities, corporations, and research institutions. The theme for their exhibit will be "Transforming Plant Research Insights into Practically Implementable New Varieties". They will focus on crucial issues like climate change adaptation, disease resistance, yield enhancement, and producing large quantities of functional components.

At their booth, QFF will introduce a collaborative research model that connects research findings in plant science to practical breeding advancements.

What is the Japanese Society for Plant Biotechnology?

The Japanese Society for Plant Biotechnology serves as a forum for discussing the fundamentals and applications of plant science and biotechnology. It covers gene function analysis, genome editing, tissue culture, breeding techniques, and biostimulants. The conference will hold various presentations and symposiums, including themes on biostimulants, AI in plant science, and CO₂ resource utilization in crops, thereby gathering researchers, students, and business representatives to evaluate the latest research in plant biotechnology and its societal implications in agriculture, food, and environmental sectors.

QFF's Key Exhibition Highlights

The conference comes at a critical time when challenges like climate change, disease prevalence, dwindling agricultural producers, and resource constraints demand robust breeding solutions. Improved traits such as resistance to heat, drought, salinity, and diseases, along with yield efficiency, are necessary, which often require managing multiple genes. QFF stands out by utilizing neutron breeding technology to ensure a diverse mutation pool that can identify desirable traits and relevant genes efficiently, presenting a complementary strategy to existing genetic manipulation methods.

Main Features to be Showcased:

• - An overview of Neutron Speedy Breeding® technology and its mutation-inducing characteristics.
• - Potential for improvements in yield, biomass, disease resistance, and quality traits under environmental stresses.
• - Opportunities for collaborative research with seed companies, agricultural, food, and material-related enterprises, academic institutions, and public research organizations.

Collaborative Research Agenda

Through their exhibition at the conference, QFF is looking to form partnerships with researchers and industry professionals on topics such as:

• - Development of crops resilient to environmental stresses like heat, drought, salinity, and low temperatures.
• - Crops enhancing disease resistance, targeting reduced pesticide use.
• - Crops that show improved yield, biomass, photosynthetic efficacy, and resource use efficiency.
• - Traits responsive to biostimulants for stability and effectiveness.
• - High-yielding crops for functional compounds and economically valuable metabolites.
• - Exploration of new phenotypes and their underlying genetic pathways.

Event Details

• - Name of Event: 43rd Annual Japanese Society for Plant Biotechnology Conference
• - Date: September 4-6, 2026
• - Venue: Tottori Culture Hall, Tottori City, Ibaraki
• - Format: Hybrid model of onsite and online participation
• - Website: Conference Official Site

While pre-registration has closed, day-of participation will be available at the Tottori Culture Hall during the conference days.

QFF's Unique Technology: Neutron Speedy Breeding®

Neutron Speedy Breeding® is QFF's proprietary method that uses neutron radiation to stimulate diverse mutations in plants and microorganisms to assist in development of new varieties with specific desirable traits. This breeding method may induce various mutation types, such as point mutations, deletions, and insertions, which are achievable through carefully designed irradiation conditions that balance survival rates with mutation effects. Notably, QFF's approach maintains a Non-GMO stance while enhancing existing good varieties by adding new traits.

Looking Forward

As a pivotal platform organization for accelerating plant and microorganism breeding, QFF aims to resolve societal challenges in agriculture, food, biotechnology, and environmental spaces. The company's participation in this conference will broaden its collaborations with researchers and organizations across various fields such as plant science, molecular biology, breeding, tissue culture, omics analysis, AI, and biostimulants. By integrating its mutation-driven technology with partners' evaluative techniques and insights, QFF aims to transform research outcomes into new crop varieties, systems, and valuable food and materials.

QFF's CEO and CTO, Mr. Kikuichi, commented:

“The realm of plant biotechnology harbors numerous insights and technologies pivotal for adapting to climate change, optimizing resource utilization, and producing functional compounds. Bridging the gap between foundational research and practical production necessitates a robust mechanism to create diverse genetic resources, select, and connect with industry stakeholders. We hope to meet new collaborative partners at this conference to embrace the potential of plant biotechnology together.”

Company Overview

Company Name: Quantum Flowers and Foods (QFF)
Location: Mito, Ibaraki
CEO: Mr. Kikuichi
Business: Offers Neutron Speedy Breeding® services and research in quantum biotechnology.
Established: July 2018
Website: QFF Official Site

For inquiries contact QFF:
Contact Person: Shunsuke Naito, CMO
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 03-6661-1611