Dupont and China to Work on Agri-biotech
December 14, 2007| |
DuPont and Beijing Weiming Kaituo Agriculture Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (BWK) have joined forces to accelerate the discovery of genes for high value agronomic traits such as stress tolerance and efficient nutrient utilization to improve the performance of important crops.
Peking University and its affiliate, Peking University Weiming Biotech Group Co., Ltd., are also participants in the joint venture. "We are excited to work with DuPont to advance research of important agronomic traits for improving agricultural crop production," said Dr. Zhihong Xu, president of Peking University. "Through this joint venture, we will be able to expand our world-class research efforts to benefit farmers in China and around the world."
View the press release at http://www.pioneer.com/web/site/portal/menuitem.d52263f7e5036b0aa9fbbff5d10093a0/
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