{"id":6574,"date":"2025-06-02T07:07:45","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T07:07:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mediapreparators.com\/vbs-biotec-mp-case-study\/"},"modified":"2025-06-02T12:58:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T12:58:45","slug":"vbs-biotec-mp-case-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mediapreparators.com\/en\/vbs-biotec-mp-case-study\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cAcquiring RAYPA\u2019s media preparator was a milestone for us\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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We interviewed Dr. Carlos G. Borroto, Owner of VBS Biotec<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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At RAYPA, we believe that no one is better suited than our customers to explain the advantages of using our media preparators<\/a><\/strong> in plant micropropagation laboratories.<\/p>

This is why, on this occasion, we had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Carlos G. Borroto, Owner of VBS Biotec, one of Mexico\u2019s leading companies in plant micropropagation. A professional with over 45 years of experience in agricultural biotechnology and plant micropropagation. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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VBS Biotec<\/strong> is a Mexican company specializing in agricultural biotechnology. Founded and led by Dr. Carlos G. Borroto, the company operates as a commercial biofactory dedicated to the in vitro<\/em> micropropagation of agricultural and ornamental plants. <\/p>

Its mission focuses on the production of elite, disease-free, and genetically superior plants using advanced techniques and automated processes.<\/p>

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Dr. Carlos G. Borroto<\/strong> is a highly regarded plant biotechnology expert with a long international career. Originally from Cuba and based in Mexico since 2014, he holds a degree in Agronomy from the Central University of Cuba and a PhD in Science from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. <\/p>

In Cuba, he led the national agricultural biotechnology program for over 15 years, spearheading the creation of 16 biofactories. He also served as an FAO consultant for more than a decade, coordinating global biotechnology initiatives. <\/p>

Since 2021, he has led VBS Biotec, applying his scientific expertise to the production environment. His career has been devoted to cloning elite plant genotypes to improve crop quality, with a strong focus on technology transfer, innovation, and real-world agricultural impact. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    Dr. Borroto, thank you for joining us today. To begin, could you share what motivated you to start VBS Biotec in Mexico? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    As I was approaching the end of my professional career\u2014which had always been centered around research and development, particularly in biotechnology\u2014I felt the need to apply all that knowledge to a new production-oriented project.<\/p>

    I started working in micropropagation, then moved into fermentation and bioproducts. But my main focus, even after completing my doctorate, has always been how to produce elite plants and multiply them to generate a positive impact on agriculture through improved genetics and quality plant material. That\u2019s precisely what we do at VBS Biotec. <\/p>

    We don\u2019t do any genetic modification here. What we do is clonal propagation of elite genotypes. One of our key strengths lies in the high level of automation throughout our process. We work with temporary immersion bioreactors, which allow us to produce large quantities of plants without needing a large team, as many processes\u2014even ex vitro<\/em> fertilization\u2014are automated. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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