[Plsugs] FW: AgLine News - Syngenta $71 Million

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Syngenta to invest $71M in genetics facility 


(Wire Services) BASEL, Switzerland -- Syngenta announced Friday that it
plans to construct a new state-of-the-art biotechnology research facility
adjacent to its existing research campus in Research Triangle Park, North
Carolina. 

The $71 million investment, which is scheduled to begin in June 2011, will
focus on discovering and developing new agronomic traits to bring innovative
solutions to growers across the world.   

"This investment demonstrates our commitment to R&D and to remain at the
forefront of plant genetics research," said Sandro Aruffo, Syngenta Head of
Research and Development. "The advanced technologies that will be
implemented at this new site will accelerate our R&D efforts to develop
agronomic traits that will enable crops to better withstand complex
environmental challenges."

Building on the recent successful launches of Agrisure VipteraT, Agrisure
ArtesianT and EnogenT, research at the site will focus on traits that can
better tolerate climate variability, combat plant stresses such as drought,
and enhance crop productivity and plant performance. In addition to the
current focus on corn and soybean, research will be expanded to incorporate
other crops such as sugar cane, cereals, rice and vegetables.

The facility will feature research laboratories and sophisticated growth
environments including climate-controlled greenhouses and precision growth
chambers. It is expected to be fully operational in the second half of 2012.

Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 26,000
employees in over 90 countries dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant
potential to life. Through world-class science, global reach and commitment
to our customers we help to increase crop productivity, protect the
environment and improve health and quality of life. For more information
about us please go to www.syngenta.com 

				

 

 

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