Hazel Trex is a genetic testing kit, that empowers growers with greater visibility into their crops' maturation timeline and more control over the budbreak process. Working with Hazel team, Kiwi producers who use Hazel Trex increase yield by a target 15 percent. Hazel Trex also works for apples, by helping confirm a crops' organic or inorganic status.
Hazel Trex™
Pre- and postharvest, genetic-testing technology to improve the yield and quality of your produce.
Hazel Trex is a genetic testing kit, that empowers growers with greater visibility into their crops' maturation timeline and more control over the budbreak process. Working with Hazel team, Kiwi producers who use Hazel Trex increase yield by a target 15 percent. Hazel Trex also works for apples, by helping confirm a crops' organic or inorganic status.
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Delayed Aging Technology
As produce ages, it begins releasing a natural gas called ethylene. And when crops absorb ethylene, their rate of decay is expedited. 1-MCP is an active ingredient that can be used to reduce ethylene's production and absorption, slowing down the aging process.
Breathable Packaging
Allow your produce to breathe easier with packaging that helps balance the oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere around your fruit and vegetables. When these compounds are properly balanced, your produce stays fresher and more resilient against unexpected temperature changes.
Anti-fungal Technology
For some produce, like grapes and berries, fungus spores are the leading cause of decay and spoiling. Using an anti-fungal pad can extend the shelf life and quality of your crops.
Anti-sprouting Technology
For root vegetables - like potatoes - sprouting is often the first sign of spoiling. But you can slow down sprouting to keep your veggies fresh longer.
Pre-harvest Solutions
Use Hazel Trex for kiwi to increase yield by a target 15 percent.
Postharvest Solutions
Hazel Trex allows you to verify that 1-MCP was properly applied to stored apples.
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For the past 30 years, Apata has always prided itself on embracing industry leading technologies ahead of the market to optimize kiwifruit quality. Our partnership with Farmlands and Hazel Tech is a testament to our commitment to innovation.
Gary Geurts
Apata
Hazel Trex technology will effect a true paradigm shift in kiwifruit orchard management, as it employs the latest genetic sequencing technology to ensure accurate forecasting. Given the depth of our co-operative’s technical kiwifruit expertise we are well placed to distribute this technology to the New Zealand kiwifruit industry in 2020 and beyond.
Dwayne Farrington
Farmlands Cooperative
We are pleased to have the Hazel Trex test available to Zespri growers this season. Through Zespri Innovation trials, we have demonstrated that this technology can be used to optimize orchard practices to improve budbreak and flowering results. We believe growers can use this technology to optimize the timing of budbreak enhancers, therefore improving the performance of their orchards.
Dr. Mary Black
Zespri International
Extend the shelf-life of your product
Show-release 1-MCP suited for your postharvest picking, packing, shipping, and retail needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to provide tools or material to conduct the testing?
No. We provide a Hazel Trex Kit, which includes everything you need to conduct the testing. Inside the Kit you will find and easy to follow instruction guide and the sample tools. There is no need for previous training to use.
Who conducts the Hazel Trex testing?
We work with third party laboratory to conduct PCR testing on the samples provided. They receive the data and conduct PCR testing on the samples provided by our customers. After this process, we provide easy and fast feedback via e-mail.
What crops and varieties are supported by Hazel Trex?
Hazel Trex’s Technology works as a preharvest support for budbreak enhancement for kiwifruit (G3 and Hayward varieties).
When applied to apples (Fuji, Jonagold, Gala, Granny Smith, Elstar, Pink Lady, Red Delicious and Golden Delicious), Hazel’s Trex works as a postharvest tool and can accurately determine whether 1-MCP was applied to stored fruit (even after 9 months of storage).
Do you offer samples?
Yes, we do. But first, we'd need to learn a bit more about your specific needs and supply chain. Fill out the form at the bottom of this page, we'll talk, and send some out to you.
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