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Variety & Seedling Development
The production of KINJIRUSHI's premium processed wasabi begins with seedlings. Through years of wasabi research, we have developed techniques that enable the stable production of high-quality raw materials. By handling everything in-house—from variety and seedling development to cultivation—we ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality products.
Developing New Varieties and Strains of Wasabi
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Committed to superior ingredients, KINJIRUSHI strives to develop ideal wasabi varieties with excellent aroma, spiciness, and disease resistance. Leveraging our unique experience, we have developed a variety of new strains, including Mitsuki, suited to field cultivation, and Izu Kogane, renowned for its vibrant color and aroma when grated.
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KINJIRUSHI's Exclusive Premium Strain, Hakuho™
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Horseradish is used as a raw ingredient in processed products such as powdered wasabi and grated wasabi. At KINJIRUSHI, we developed our exclusive premium strain, Hakuho™, which enhances the fresh aroma and spiciness when blended with wasabi. Characterized by its crisp spiciness, it is an essential raw material for KINJIRUSHI's processed wasabi products.
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History of Variety & Seedling Development
As a manufacturer of processed wasabi products, we have consistently focused on quality in our production.
This commitment has led us to engage in variety and seedling development in-house.
1979
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Development of micropropagation techniques for horseradish seedlings
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Research institute at the time of establishment
1984
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Introduction of cultured seedlings for horseradish cultivation; annual production of 100,000 cultured seedlings
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Research institute at the time of establishment
1995
Development and registration of new wasabi variety Misawa
1998
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Successful development of hybrid breeding techniques for horseradish
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Test tube cultured seedlings
2002
Development and registration of new wasabi variety Mitsuki
2004
Introduction of hybrid-bred horseradish varieties for cultivation
2008
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Registration of hybrid horseradish variety HAKUHOU
(Japan's only registered horseradish variety)
Launch of wasabi seedlings (seed-grown and micropropagated seedlings) for sale -
Variety registration certificate: HAKUHOU
2023
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Start of seedling sales for the new wasabi variety Izu Kogane
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Izu Kogane
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Seedling Cultivation Technology:
Meristem Culture TechnologyUtilizing the meristem, found at the tip of plant stems and roots, allows for the production of disease-free seedlings. However, since it is tiny and located deep within the bud, each one is carefully removed by hand and cultivated in test tubes.
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Contributing to Farmers and Agriculture
with Superior SeedlingsBy leveraging meristem culture technology, we produce and supply high-quality wasabi and horseradish seedlings to contract farmers across Japan. We provide 250,000 seedlings annually. Cultivating with our superior seedlings ensures raw material quality and improves harvest yields.
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Specialized Organization for Variety and Seedling Development & Cultivation
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KINJIRUSHI Co., Ltd. Agricultural Business Research Institute
This research institute specializes in wasabi and horseradish,
focusing on variety improvement, seedling production technology,
genetic resource preservation, and cultivation techniques
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KINJIRUSHI Agriculture Co., Ltd.
The agricultural corporation KINJIRUSHI Agriculture Co., Ltd.
is engaged in raw material cultivation, supplying high-quality seedlings to producers,
providing cultivation support, and developing agricultural machinery.
Working hand-in-hand with producers, we uphold the quality of KINJIRUSHI products from the raw material phase. -
