JUNE 2017 SEEDWORLD.COM / 67 INNOVATION SHOWCASE THE LATEST IN SEED SOLUTIONS TECHNOLOGY Jeil Seed Co., Ltd., the world best functional vegetable seed company in Korea, has developed pepper seed to help diabetic patients. This pepper contains AGI (α-Glucosidase inhibitor), thus decreasing absorption rates of carbohydrates, more than that of any other peppers. This variety named Dangjo Pepper was developed in 2008 by associates with Kangwon National University and National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science, and it is now being exported overseas. Dangjo Pepper has been developed through traditional breeding methods (non-GMO) and will contribute to the human diet, and help in the regulation of blood sugar levels naturally without side effects. In Japan, the results of clinical tests proved the functional- ity of Dangjo Pepper were published in the Journal of New Remedies and Clinics in 2017. Word about the effects of the Dangjo Pepper is spreading in the market of Korea. In 2016, Jeil Seed Co., Ltd. had contracted to export with buyers from many companies in China, including Yangling Yunhe, in Shanxi province, China, which has been founded by supporting of Microsoft. In addition, Dangjo Pepper has been introduced in the US, Japan, Netherlands, India, and Pakistan, to name a few. The value of Dangjo Pepper has been acknowledged as approximately USD 1million in functionality of seed business by the technology assessment, published in the FACT(Foundation of Agri-Tech, Commercialization and Transfer) in Korea. The technology assessment stated that the technology of functional pepper breeding in Jeil Seed Co., Ltd. is very competitive com- pared with other companies because Jeil Seed Co., Ltd. is unique company which is developing and commercializing functional varieties yet. Pepper Seed to Help Diabetic Patients jeilseed.com albaughllc.com BIOST™ has a broad portfolio driven by performance The Albaugh Seed Treatment Technology Team is excited to deliver BIOST™ which is the First Complete Biological Seed Treatment Platform providing a broad selection of highly effec- tive and proven biological seed treatments. These treatments can be combined with synthetic active ingredients to enhance performance and value of treated seed. Making a commitment to the industry BIOST™ is the result of the focus and attention that Albaugh gives to listening to the customer. The goal was to deliver a new complete biological seed treatment platform driven by a broad portfolio of biological products that have been selected based on performance and value. The BIOST™ Biological Seed Treatment Platform was developed with the seed treatment industry in mind to help provide a broad portfolio of biological seed treatment solutions that have been tested to perform and enhance the grower’s return on investment. BIOST™ will feature a complete biological offer including nematicides, insecticides, bio-stimulant, systemic acquired resistance, mycorrhizae, tricho- derma and biological fungicides. Please go to albaughllc.com or contact Jay Stroh @ jays@ albaughllc.com for more information on BIOST™ - the first com- plete biological seed treatment platform. A New Complete Biological Seed Treatment Platform: BIOST™