AgriGenome

Ernakulam, Kerala based AgriGenome Labs (AgGenome) was started in 2013 as a division of SciGenom Labs and after successful incubation, it became an independent company in 2015 with facilities in Genome Valley, Hyderabad and "SmartCity Kochi", Cochin. Both the facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art instruments and provide genome sequencing, editing and bioinformatics services for Plant, Animal & Microbial projects of the industry as well as academic and government institutions. AgGenome genomics platforms include PacBio Sequel (first installation in Asia), Illumina sequencers, ABI 3730xl Sanger sequencers and more. AgriGenome Labs is the leading genomics service provider in India offering high-quality genome sequencing and bioinformatics analysis for the research and breeding community of the country. AgriGenome’s services cover non-human organisms including plants, animals, fungi, bacteria and viruses. The in-house genome sequencing group has expertise in genome assembly and annotation. AgriGenome's R&D activities focus on crop improvement through TILLING and CRISPR-Cas9 based genome editing. Furthermore, AgriGenome Labs has completed genomes of several Indian spices, medicinal plants and livestock - some under its own R&D program and the rest in collaboration with other groups.