Leafgene Solutions
Biotechnology, in-vitro sanitation and plant breeding.
Cutting-edge biotechnology to protect high-value crops against viroids, pathogens and climate change.
Our services
Supporting producers of high-value crops to address the critical challenges of modern and climate-resilient agriculture
We provide solutions from viroid sanitation, including HLVd, to breeding climate-resilient varieties with added-value traits such as earlier harvests and enhanced aroma.
- Plant Genetics
- Implementation of plant breeding programs guided by molecular data, genetic traceability analysis to certify varieties, and plant pathogen diagnostic services. Plant Genetics
- In-vitro Culture and Plant Sanitation
- Exclusive protocols for eliminating viroids in high-value crops (including HLVd), propagating and recovering pathogen-free mother plants. In-vitro
- Biotech Consulting
- Technical advisory services for integrating biotechnological solutions into the strategy of producers, nurseries, and cooperatives. Biotech Consulting
Who We Are
Leafgene Solutions is a plant biotechnology start-up specialising in in-vitro sanitation of phytopathogens and advanced breeding programme design.
Our unique value lies in our combination of:
- In vitro sanitation protocols against persistent phytopathogens such as Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd), a major threat to crops like cannabis and hops.
- Design and implementation of varietal breeding programmes guided by molecular tools.
- Technical support for biostimulant developers, using multi-omics approaches to evaluate plant responses in treated vs. controlled conditions.
- Application of cutting-edge omics and bioinformatics techniques in the agricultural sector.
- Cross-cutting solutions based on scientific innovation.
Our development of integrated solutions positions us as a key technological partner for innovative projects.These solutions allow us to:
- Generate in-vitro clones completely free of phytopathogens (including HLVd).
- Develop varieties more resistant to drought and heat, addressing the impacts of climate change.
- Modify traits such as harvest windows or the synthesis of relevant metabolites in crops of interest.
- Enhance commercial traits such as terpene production, colour, vigour, or shelf life.
- Characterise crops at the molecular level.
About Us
Our team combines scientific expertise in bioinformatics, plant genetics, and in vitro cultivation with firsthand knowledge of agronomic challenges and business strategy.
Dr. Luis Orduña
CEO
Expert in bioinformatics and molecular biology, with more than 15 scientific publications focused on different plant species.
Pablo Romero
CTO and Head of protocols
Molecular biologist, expert in in vitro cultivation techniques, with more than 10 years of experience applying innovative solutions to different plant species.
Alfredo Arnau, ACA
CFO and Head of Strategy
Chartered Accountant (ICAEW) specialising in strategic and financial consulting across multiple industries.
Carlos Fenollar
COO and Head of greenhouses
Expert in the preparation and execution of plant improvement programmes, with experience in the cannabis market.
Do you have any questions?
Here you can find more information about us.
What main services does Leafgene Solutions offer?
Our activity is structured into three key areas:
- In vitro plant sanitation: exclusive protocols to eliminate viruses and viroids in high-value crops and recover pathogen-free mother plants.
- Plant genetics: varietal improvement programmes guided by molecular data and genetic traceability to certify varieties and develop new, more resistant and competitive lines.
- Biotechnology consulting: specialised technical advice to integrate biotechnology solutions into the strategies of producers, nurseries, and cooperatives.
What are the advantages of in-vitro plant sanitation?
Our micropropagation and sanitation protocols eliminate persistent pathogens such as viroids and viruses that are difficult to control. The result is clean, certifiable mother plants ready for safe propagation, reducing risk and loss.
Do you offer diagnosis and remediation for Hop Latent Virus (HLVd) in cannabis and hops?
Yes. HLVd is one of the main problems in cannabis and hops, with yield losses exceeding 30%. At Leafgene Solutions, we offer:
- High-precision molecular diagnostics to detect infections in mother plants and nurseries. We are capable of applying different techniques to adapt to your specific needs: single plants or batches of plants, one-time or recurring.
- Exclusive in vitro plant sanitation to recover viroid-free material and establish certified mother plants.
What does your plant genetics service consist of?
We develop varietal improvement programmes to obtain varieties that are more tolerant to climate change (drought, heat) and with valuable commercial traits (hop aroma, quality of red berries, ripening adaptation on the vine or persimmon). We offer genetic traceability, creating molecular profiles that guarantee varietal authenticity and protect intellectual property. We also provide any type of bioinformatics analysis and can perform DNA/RNA extraction and sequencing.
What does biotechnology consulting include?
We support producers, nurseries, cooperatives, and designations of origin in implementing biotechnology solutions: from phytosanitary diagnosis and certification to the design of collective improvement programs or the validation of field trials.
How to work with us
Fill out the online form, indicating the crop and service you are interested in (in vitro plant health, plant genetics, or biotechnology consulting). Our team will respond within 72 hours with a tailored proposal.