J. R. Simplot, Yield10 Bioscience partner to evaluate production of high-yielding, sustainable potato crop
In studies performed by Yield10 in greenhouse or field tests, these traits have shown a range of promising activities such as good agronomic performance, increased photosynthesis, increased seed yield and/or increased biomass production.
J. R. Simplot Co., Boise, Idaho, signed a research agreement with Yield10 Bioscience, Inc., Woburn, Mass., to evaluate three novel yield traits in potato. Under the agreement, Simplot will conduct research with these yield traits within its research and development program as a strategy to improve crop performance and sustainability. In addition to the 3-year, non-exclusive research agreement, Simplot will negotiate an exclusive commercial license agreement.
The novel crop yield traits included in the research agreement are C3003, C3004 and C4001. In studies performed by Yield10 in greenhouse or field tests, these traits have shown a range of promising activities such as good agronomic performance, increased photosynthesis, increased seed yield and/or increased biomass production.