# Microplantes by KUZOG — In-Vitro Plant Micropropagation > MICROPLANTES produces healthy, true-to-type vitroplants by in-vitro micropropagation in Val-d'Oise — set to be France's largest facility at ~10M plants a year. Canonical: https://www.kuzog.com/microplantes/ Language: en ## Healthy plants, multiplied identically. MICROPLANTES produces healthy, vigorous, true-to-type young plants through micropropagation. More productive, more durable, fully traceable cultures — from the lab to your field. At full capacity, Microplantes will produce approximately up to 10 million vitroplants per year — making it the largest dedicated plant micropropagation facility in France. - **Vitroplants per year at full capacity: Up to ~10M** - **Strategic crop families: 4** - **Varieties in the catalogue: 12+** ## Three core benefits. Tissue culture and meristem cleansing remove viruses and pathogens, producing vigorous and durable cultures with industrial homogeneity — independent of climate. ### Healthy plants Sanitation eliminates viruses and pathogens, for vigorous and durable cultures. ### Consistent quality Each plant is a true clone of the mother plant — homogeneous stands. ### Year-round availability Production planned across the year, independent of climate. ## A 4-step production cycle. Every plant we ship goes through the same controlled production cycle, from initiation to acclimatation. ### Initiation Sterile in-vitro culture of a healthy fragment from a selected mother plant. ### Multiplication Proliferation of micro-shoots on controlled nutritive media. ### Rooting Root development until a vigorous, autonomous plant is obtained. ### Acclimatation Progressive hardening in greenhouse, quality control, and shipment. ## Four crop families, named varieties. We focus our expertise on high-value species that propagate well in vitro, with strong and growing European demand. ### Soft fruits - **Latin:** Fragaria, Rubus, Vaccinium Soft fruits are highly sensitive to viruses, which accumulate through traditional multiplication. Our sanitised plants restore vigour, yield, and taste. #### Strawberry — Gariguette, Charlotte, Mara des Bois - **Type:** Fragaria × ananassa The star of soft fruits. Virus-free vitroplants, rapid establishment, homogeneous fruiting. #### Raspberry — Heritage, Tulameen - **Type:** Rubus idaeus Multiplied via axillary buds; vigorous and productive canes. #### Blueberry — Bluecrop, Duke - **Type:** Vaccinium corymbosum A "super-fruit" in strong growth — in-vitro is the reference method. ### Horticulture - **Latin:** Gerbera, Spathiphyllum, Hosta For ornamentals, in-vitro guarantees homogeneous batches, calibrated and available on demand. #### Gerbera - **Type:** Gerbera jamesonii A micropropagation classic; high multiplication rate, uniform flowering. #### Spathiphyllum - **Type:** S. wallisii Robust, easy to multiply in large volumes year-round. #### Hosta - **Type:** Hosta spp. A prized shade perennial; preserves the variety integrity of premium variegated cultivars. ### Sweet potato - **Latin:** Ipomoea batatas A crop in strong European growth, highly sensitive to viruses transmitted through cuttings. Meristem culture produces sanitised planting material — the basis for a yield leap. #### Beauregard - **Type:** Orange flesh The fresh-market reference, rich in beta-carotene. Virus-free plant (SPVD). #### Bonita - **Type:** White flesh Mild flesh, firm texture appreciated in cooking. #### Murasaki - **Type:** Purple skin A trending variety, rich in anthocyanins — premium/organic segment. ### Date palm - **Latin:** Phoenix dactylifera A very high-value crop, multiplied via somatic embryogenesis: plants true to the mother, healthy, and homogeneous — indispensable for premium plantations and export. #### Medjool - **Type:** "Queen" date Large and soft, among the most valued worldwide. #### Deglet Nour - **Type:** Semi-soft date The most exported, fine and translucent — commercial reference. #### Barhee - **Type:** Round date Caramelised flavour, eaten fresh; very productive. ## From in-vitro plantlets to ready-to-plant material. We adapt the delivery format to your organisation — whether you're a nursery equipped for acclimatation or a grower looking for ready-to-plant stock. - Format: Non-rooted vitroplant (stage 2) · Description: Micro-shoots in flasks, for you to root and acclimate in-house. Most economical and flexible format. · Audience: Nurseries equipped with lab/greenhouse - Format: Rooted vitroplant (stage 3) · Description: Plant rooted in vitro, ready for acclimatation. Secure establishment. · Audience: Nurseries & growers - Format: Acclimated plug (stage 4) · Description: Young plant, hardened in plug, ready to transplant or plant directly. · Audience: Growers & farms - Format: Sanitised mother plant · Description: Indexed, virus-free stock, for your own multiplication programs. · Audience: Breeders & multipliers ## Beyond the catalogue. For projects that need more than a standard order, we offer dedicated services from protocol development to germplasm conservation. ### Contract growing Scale-up multiplication of a variety you entrust to us. ### Protocol development Build an in-vitro itinerary for a new species or variety. ### Viral sanitation Cleansing a variety via meristem culture and thermotherapy. ### Indexing & sanitary tests Detection of major viruses before production. ### Germplasm conservation Secure storage of your genotypes in in-vitro collection. ### Confidential subcontracting Technical support under NDA, including for small volumes. ## Research at the service of plant performance. A significant share of our activity is dedicated to applied research — expanding our catalogue, improving multiplication yields, and supporting breeders in valorising their varieties. ### Protocol development Building in-vitro itineraries for new species and varieties. ### Media optimisation Formulating and testing nutritive media to increase multiplication rates and rooting quality. ### Sanitation & plant health Thermotherapy, meristem culture, and indexing to produce clean material. ### Acclimation Improving recovery rates at hardening, reducing losses. ### Biodiversity conservation Safeguarding old, rare, or heritage cultivars. ## Built for quality and volume. Our laboratory is organised around the major functions of in-vitro production, guaranteeing sterility, traceability, and a smooth production flow. ### Media preparation & sterilisation Weighing, formulation, autoclaving, and washing. ### Transfer rooms (laminar flow) Subculturing and manipulations in sterile conditions. ### Climate-controlled growth rooms Lit shelves with controlled temperature and photoperiod. ### Acclimatation greenhouse Hardening and conditioning young plants before shipment. ### Quality & indexing zone Sanitary controls and documentary lot tracking. Target capacity: approximately up to 10 million vitroplants per year, spread across four production lines with complementary cycles. Capacity scales in steps, in line with demand and investment in growth rooms, transfer stations, and greenhouse area. ## Trust is built on proof. The quality of our plants rests on rigorous processes, from mother plant to delivered plant. Our clients and financial partners expect impeccable traceability — it's a core commitment. ### Sanitary control Selection of healthy mother plants and sanitation through meristem culture. ### Viral indexing Detection tests for major viruses before production. ### Lot traceability Each lot is identified and documented, from culture initiation to shipment. ### Varietal fidelity Controlled protocols guaranteeing genetic conformity to the mother plant. ### Sustainable practice Vigorous plants that reduce inputs and secure yields. ## Common questions from clients and partners. **Q. What is a vitroplant?** A young plant produced by in-vitro culture from a fragment of a selected mother plant. It is healthy and genetically identical to the mother stock. **Q. Are in-vitro plants GMOs?** No. Micropropagation is simply identical vegetative multiplication; it does not modify the plant's genetic makeup. **Q. Why "virus-free" plants?** Viruses accumulate through traditional multiplication and reduce vigour and yield. Sanitation via meristem culture restarts from clean material. **Q. Do you work on small volumes?** Yes. We adapt our services to small as well as large volumes, including research and conservation projects. **Q. Can you multiply my own variety?** Yes, through contract growing and under full confidentiality. A protocol development phase may be needed depending on the species. **Q. What delivery formats?** Non-rooted vitroplants, rooted vitroplants, acclimated plugs, or sanitised mother plants — depending on your organisation. **Q. What are the lead times?** Developing a new protocol can take several months; restocking catalogue varieties is faster. We specify on quote. **Q. Do you ship internationally?** Yes — in compliance with the phytosanitary requirements of destination countries. --- _Source: https://www.kuzog.com/microplantes/ · Markdown variant served via Accept: text/markdown · Full brief: https://www.kuzog.com/llms.txt_