September 2018

Pepper, sweet

ISI Sementi S.p.A

In 1981 ISI Sementi was founded by Florindo Boni and his partners. Right from the beginning it was felt necessary to start a breeding program to develop hybrid tomato varieties for the processing industry, as well as for the domestic and export markets. In 1984 ISI Sementi started an important tomato breeding program and year after year a growing number of competitive varieties were put on the market resulting in our current complete assortment.

Through the years we also started research programs for other species like onion, lettuce, endive and squash; presently, these programs are managed by a team of 5 breeders supported by several assistants. A strong boost to the varietal development programs was given by molecular biology activities; the laboratory started in 2005, and is actually the most advanced in the Italian private sector; employing 4 biotechnologists and carrying out approximately 100.000 molecular analyses per year. The main activity of this laboratory is certainly the set up and the use of molecular markers for assisted selection works with the aim to obtain the most precise and quick breeding programs.
The use of biotechnology has proven to be extremely useful for quality control of the commercial seed lots, allowing a much faster genetic purity check, not seasonally linked anymore. Additionally, the molecular markers are applied for an accurate check of the seed health.
At present ISI Sementi’s emphasis lies on the home market; thanks to her well experienced, highly motivated Marketing and Sales force. The agents can rely upon the assistance by Product Managers, whom on their turn are supported and coordinated by the Commercial Director.
In Italy, the ISI Sementi organization offers an almost complete assortment of horticultural products; obtained partly from her own research and partly thanks to the collaboration with other major international seed companies.
Concerning exports, throughout the years a network has been established which actually covers major world markets interested in horticultural seeds; special trading success has been achieved in countries of the Mediterranean area as well as in North and South America.
In December 2000 ISI Sementi has obtained from DNV Italia the quality certificate under the norms of UNI EN ISO 9002 and in December 2003 under the norms of UNI EN ISO 9001/2000.

Norton F1 Medium early variety “blocky” type, medium vigorous plant. The fruit with size of 9 x 11 cm has a deep intense green colour before ripening, turning to a brilliant yellow at maturity. Medium weight is 300 g. and the rind is thick and crunchy. NORTON F1 is suitable for open field and indoor cultivation.
Kimbo F1 Mid-early season hybrid with mid-vigorous and good covering plant. The fruits are square shaped (cm 9 x 11), mid-weight: 270 g. The colour turns from green to brilliant red at maturity. Suitable for both greenhouse and open field cultivations.
Elfo F1 Medium early, very yielding hybrid whit vigorous, sturdy, good, covering plant. The elongated four lobed fruit is thick-walled and at maturity is turns from deep green to intense yellow. Size: 9-10 x 14-16 cm. This hybrid performs very well under all growing conditions; suitable for protected and outdoor cultivation. Resistant to TMV.
Akron F1 Excellent yielding hybrid with a vigorous, compact, good covering plant. The elongated very fleshy fruit, turn from deep green to intense red colour on ripening. Size: 9-10 x 14-16 cm. This hybrid produces very good quality fruits in different growing conditions. Resistant to TMV.
Corner F1 Mid-early season hybrid of the Corno di Toro type, with vigorous plant. The horn shaped, straight and firm fruit is bright red coloured; size: cm. 4,5 x 21; mid-weight: 140 g. Recommended for both greenhouse and open field cultivations.

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