GrassRoots Biotechnology
Monsanto Acquires Crop Biotech Firm Grassroots Biotechnology
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Monsanto has acquired agricultural biotechnology firm GrassRoots Biotechnology for an undisclosed amount.
GrassRoots, Monsanto Extend Deal for Development of Gene Promoters for Crop Yield
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – GrassRoots Biotechnology and Monsanto today announced the extension of an agreement for the development of gene promoters to enhance and protect crop yields.
Though his previous work with microRNAs doesn't specifically factor into the company's projects, Duke's Philips Benfey expects that small, non-coding RNAs will eventually prove to be a key aspect of the company's efforts in gene-discovery and -expression.
Expression Data Leads to Identification of Arabidopsis Root Growth Gene
Researchers from Duke University have identified a transcription factor that regulates peroxidase enzymes in Arabidopsis roots, influencing root growth.