Purebred strains serve as the foundational building blocks, much like primary colors, in the process of creating innovative hybrid varieties. Just as the combination of red and blue produces the vibrant hue of purple, hybrid strains undergo a transformative fusion that renders them incapable of returning to their original purebred state. Preserving these invaluable landrace strains becomes paramount in facilitating ongoing evolution and the cultivation of robust hybrids, ensuring a rich and diverse future of plant breeding.

Michael Kudrewicz,
Lead Cultivator