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Underlying Monsanto’s R&D leadership is a culture of teamwork and collaboration. On our own, Monsanto is a leading innovator in seeds and traits. But while we are constantly enhancing ourin-house R&D discovery work, we also are enriching our discovery flow with an extensive network of third-party alliances. We have more than 1,200 active agreements with entities in the private and public sector around the world. We are the partner of choice for companies large and small, as well as numerous academic institutions.
Current Collaborations:
Evogene Ltd.
A five-year research and development collaboration to improve nitrogen-use efficiency in key crops.
Divergence Inc.
Completed the most comprehensive sequencing of the soybean cyst nematode genome to date.
GrassRoots Biotechnology Inc.
A three-year collaboration aimed at discovering novel genetic elements including promoters and genes, which can enable crops to express traits that enhance and protect yields.
Protabit LLC
Two-year collaboration to develop new tools for protein design and optimization.
Dow AgroSciences
A cross-licensing agreement announced in 2007 to develop the first eith-gene stack in corn, Genuity™ SmartStax™.
BASF
A five-year collaboration focusing on developing crops that are higher-yielding and more tolerant to adverse environmental conditions such as drought.
Mendel Biotechnology Inc.
Monsanto and Mendel have worked together on development of biotechnology traits for more than a decade and are now also partnering to enhance the development of Mendel’s BioEnergy Seeds & Feedstocks business.
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) and Deere & Company
Monsanto is working with these companies to develop methods for harvesting, transporting and storing corn stover for use in production of power, animal feed and biofuels, including ethanol.
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc.
Collaboration to develop better varieties of broccoli, spinach, cauliflower, and lettuce through breeding.
