The collaboration will leverage Mendel Biotechnology's knowledge of plant transcription factor pathways and the expertise of Bayer CropScience as a leader in agricultural chemistry.
HAYWARD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mendel Biotechnology, Inc. today announced a new research partnership with Bayer CropScience AG of Monheim, Germany. The program is a continuation of previous joint activities which focused on the elucidation of stress response mode of actions of Bayer agrochemicals like Imidacloprid and Trifloxystrobin. The new program aims to discover and develop further chemical products that regulate plant stress tolerance. The collaboration will leverage Mendel Biotechnology's knowledge of plant transcription factor pathways and the expertise of Bayer CropScience as a leader in agricultural chemistry.
Environmental stress results in significant annual crop losses worldwide. Chemical products that mediate crop stress responses are an untapped market with the potential for yield stabilization in areas prone to aberrant weather. The research program will focus on new approaches to alleviating stress related yield losses through development of compounds that target key components of plant signaling networks.
About Mendel Biotechnology:
Mendel Biotechnology, Inc., has been a pioneer in the application of functional genomics to the study of plant genes. Mendel has identified and patented the use of genes that control many aspects of plant growth and development, and is using such inventions to develop or co-develop new plant varieties with improved productivity and quality. Mendel has relationships with leading agricultural, energy, forestry and horticulture companies for the commercialization of improved seed and plant products, and is developing new seed and feedstock products for the emerging bioenergy market. For more information, visit: www.mendelbio.com.
About Bayer CropScience AG:
Bayer CropScience AG, a subsidiary of Bayer AG with annual sales of about EUR 5.7 billion (2006), is one of the worlds leading innovative crop science companies in the areas of crop protection, non-agricultural pest control, seeds and plant biotechnology. The company offers an outstanding range of products and extensive service backup for modern, sustainable agriculture and for non-agricultural applications. Bayer CropScience has a global workforce of about 17,900 and is represented in more than 120 countries. For more information, visit www.bayer.com or www.bayercropscience.com.
