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Syngenta has introduced EXORT, a new biological technology that utilizes naturally occurring plant microRNAs to fine-tune crop growth processes, claiming it as the first novel mode of action in biologicals in over 20 years. Field trials across multiple countries and crops have shown yield improvements of 5-10% with extremely low application rates, and the company aims for a commercial launch in Latin America in 2027. The technology is designed to work within existing crop management systems, offering sustainability benefits through reduced packaging and logistics, and is intended as an addition to, not a replacement for, current agricultural inputs.
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Biographica and Hudson River Biotechnology have partnered to address complex crop trait challenges that conventional breeding methods have failed to solve, starting with tomatoes. By combining Biographica’s gene discovery and design capabilities with Hudson River’s genome-editing and plant regeneration platform, the companies offer a seamless route from identifying trait targets to delivering commercial-ready, edited plants. Their open call invites breeders to submit unsolved trait problems, aiming to advance genome editing beyond well-understood targets and into more difficult, commercially relevant traits. The initial focus is on tomatoes, with plans to expand to other vegetables and soft fruits.
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A more sustainable bowl of soup starts with improving grower conditions through investments in sustainable farming practices and technology.