Intrexon and FuturaGene Collaborate to Improve Biomass in Eucalyptus and Poplar Trees
April 29, 2015http://www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2015/04/20/intrexon-futuragene-partner-to-improve-biomass-in-eucalyptus-and-poplar-trees/
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In Maryland, Intrexon Corporation has collaborated with FuturaGene Group, a subsidiary of Suzano Papel e Celulose S.A., the second largest producer of eucalyptus pulp in the world.
The collaboration aims to increase biomass in eucalyptus and poplar trees. This collaboration will utilize Intrexon's platform to design complex, innovative gene constructs and FuturaGene's expertise in yield enhancement to develop improved qualities in eucalyptus as well as poplar trees.
"FuturaGene's approval from CTNBio further positions the company at the leading edge of the forestry industry and we congratulate them on this recent success," stated Nir Nimrodi, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Head of Intrexon's Environment Sector.
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