Osiris Plant Management

Healthy seeds are the promise of a fruitful harvest. At Osiris Plant Management, this guiding principle shapes its approach to fruit farming. By starting with the finest plant genetics and carefully paying attention to every stage—from soil to stem—it works alongside farmers to grow fruits that thrive.

“With many of our senior team members exhibiting over 20 years in agribusiness, we understand that true success starts with the right foundation,” says Lucia Corbetto, partner at Osiris. “Our growers deserve access to premier genetics that align with their unique needs. Through our carefully selected varietals, we empower them to transform their possibilities and bring each field to its fullest potential.”
Specializing in blueberry and citrus genetics, and with plans to expand into stone fruits and kiwis, Osiris stands at the intersection of science and sustainability. This thoughtful approach is designed to give farmers healthier, more resilient crops—fruits that not only grow well in their specific climates but meet the rising standards of quality-conscious consumers.

From Seed to Harvest: A Dedicated Hands-On Support

Helping growers succeed is more than providing high-quality genetics—it’s about being there every step of the way.

The journey begins with registering and managing the Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR) for each variety, ensuring all legal and compliance standards are met to protect the intellectual property rights of breeders. With PBR registration complete, Osiris handles the next critical steps of import and quarantine, overseeing the logistics to ensure each variety meets regulatory standards and arrives fully prepared for growers' success.

Once imported, Osiris partners with carefully selected nurseries capable of cultivating these specialized plant varieties. These nurseries are licensed and closely monitored across different production regions, guaranteeing the highest standards of propagation quality. Collaboration ensures each variety is propagated with precision, setting the stage for robust and resilient growth.

As new varieties reach the fields, Osiris connects with growers eager to try and adopt these advanced genetics. More than just distribution, Osiris treats this as the beginning of a strong partnership where it provides high-quality plant genetics tailored to each grower’s unique requirements. Osiris provides varieties tailored to each grower’s unique conditions and needs, backed by rigorous selection trials that measure important traits like flavor, yield and resilience.

From there, region-specific support is provided to help growers navigate local challenges faced across regions. In Mexico, for example, Osiris provides climate-specific guidance to help growers navigate regional environmental conditions. Personalized support like this makes sure growers can consistently achieve optimal results, no matter the local challenges.

Ongoing hands-on assistance continues throughout each plant’s lifecycle by providing annual performance monitoring and reporting on each variety, evaluating key quality traits.

The support includes regular visits, tailored reports and open lines of communication, ascertaining that Osiris remains closely aligned with each grower’s evolving needs. Acting as a bridge between breeders, nurseries and growers, Osiris maintains seamless collaboration and high-quality control from initial propagation to commercial planting.

Fostering such long-term relationships with both large-scale operations in Peru and smaller farms in Mexico has enabled Osiris to empower many growers to maximize the potential of its varieties, creating a legacy of partnership and success.

A Grower-Centric Approach to Crop Innovation

For over a decade, Osiris Plant Management has specialized in high-quality blueberries and citrus, responding to the market’s demand for diverse varietals. The founders, after initially considering a broader range of crops, focused on two signature programs—IQ Berries for blueberries and Citricom for citrus. This specialization has allowed Osiris to develop a robust selection, including eight blueberry varieties in the U.S. alone, spanning early, mid, and late growing seasons— enabling farmers to maintain a continuous harvest throughout the season.

Each variety within IQ Berries and Citricom is rigorously trialed for attributes like taste, uniformity and resilience, consistently earning positive feedback from growers. At a recent field day in Peru, farmers expressed enthusiasm for the visual appeal and uniformity of these varieties, highlighting Osiris’s reputation for quality.

“Every year, Osiris introduces new genetic material, rigorously tested to meet specific grower goals, such as enhancing flavor or maximizing yield,” shares Cristobal Ortiz, partner at Osiris.

Another advantage of the IQ Berries and Citricom programs is their flexibility in commercialization. While many breeding programs restrict how and where growers can sell their harvest, Osiris provides growers the freedom to choose their own markets, giving them greater control over their business strategies. This open-market approach has been incredibly beneficial for small- and medium-scale growers, who also appreciate Osiris’s hands-on support in managing genetics and optimizing crop performance.

Building on its success with blueberries and citrus, Osiris is now expanding its portfolio to include innovative genetics for stone fruits, seedless lemons, Mandarins, as well as pears and kiwis. This broadening range ensures growers have access to cutting-edge solutions that adapt to shifting market demands. Through its dedication to technical consulting and ongoing support, Osiris continues to empower growers with the flexibility and tools needed for success across a wide array of crops.

Ensuring Transparency at Every Step

Osiris works closely with nurseries to align genetic offerings with market needs and consumer trends, all while prioritizing openness across the supply chain. This collaborativeness allows Osiris to stay ahead of shifting demands, ensuring each variety consistently meets high standards of quality and relevance. If a variety underperforms, it is promptly phased out, allowing the company to focus on the most successful genetics—a practice that fosters trust and upholds the integrity of Osiris’s offerings.

Constantly innovating, Osiris is set to introduce four new blueberry varieties next year, sourced from Australia and undergoing trials in Latin America. The company is also expanding its citrus program to include seedless mandarins and seedless lemons, responding to growing U.S. demand with new releases, and exploring a range of stone fruit genetics, from plums to peaches and apricots.

This transparency-driven model not only enables Osiris to bring cutting-edge varieties to market but fosters long-term relationships with growers. When growers have confidence in plant genetics, they are more likely to invest in renewing and expanding their orchards, creating a cycle of innovation that drives better, more productive agriculture forward.