The scientific and technical deputy head of the Iranian Biological Resource Center announced that Iranian researchers have acquired the technical knowledge to produce hybrid seeds of vegetables.

Reza Azarbayjani described hybrid seeds as improved seeds and said: "Increased yield and resistance to diseases are the most important advantages of these seeds."
 
Azarbayjani added: "With this measure, both the positive characteristics of imported seeds and the taste and flavor of seeds will be preserved during a breeding project.