XyloGene improved seed produced and supplied by Proseed NZ
As a founding partner of NZDFI, Proseed NZ (a Ngāi Tahu entity) holds an exclusive contract for propagation, collection, storage, sales and distribution of XyloGene seed. Proseed NZ’s early investment in deploying clonal seed orchards ensures that there is a plentiful supply of the best E. globoidea and E. bosistoana genetics available.
XyloGene royalty system and available seedlots
A seed royalty and brand licensing system commenced in 2023. The XyloGene brand is registered with the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand. This allows forest growers and nurseries to produce seedlings from XyloGene seed, and royalties are charged on seedling numbers dispatched.
- The seedlings cannot be used for production of cuttings or any other vegetative propagules.
- The seedlings cannot be used for breeding purposes.
| Available Seedlots NZDFI seed origin |
Seedlot Code | Ranking genetic quality | Seedling Royalty Cost (July 2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proseed NZ 1st generation clonal seed orchard (CSO) XyloGene seedlot. Grafted seed orchard of best individuals from the top-ranked families selected for growth, stem form and low growth strain. E. bosistoana – NZ Dryland Forests Innovation (nzdfi.org.nz) |
CSO | 1 | 20c |
| NZDFI seedling orchard (SSO) XyloGene seedlot. Progeny trial collection from elite individuals of top-ranked families. E. globoidea – NZ Dryland Forests Innovation (nzdfi.org.nz) | SSO | 2 | 10c |
| NZDFI stand select (SS) XyloGene seedlot. Collection from stands of trees of known native provenances. | SS | 3 | 5c |
| Royalty charges exclude GST |
NZDFI’s by-line is 'breeding durable hardwood' – 'Whakatipu taikākā mauroa'.
This is reflected in the whakataukī – 'Ruia taitea, kia tū ko taikākā anake!' 'Clear the sapwood, leave the heartwood standing!'
'XyloGene' arises from 'xylon' – the Greek word for wood, and 'genus' – the Greek word for generation. NZDFI chose XyloGene to brand genetically improved seed generated by selective tree breeding.
