genXtraits to boost vitamin C levels in crops

Added on 26 September 2023

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genXtraits to boost vitamin C levels in crops

genXtraits Inc. enters an agreement with The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research to apply proprietary technology for increasing crop Vitamin C levels. genXtraits receives an option for an exclusive worldwide license to develop and commercialize crops with improved nutritional content and stress tolerance. The partnership aims to breed new enhanced varieties of tomato and other related food crops. The initiative addresses the nutritional needs of a growing global population and aims to combat anemia. Dr. Oliver Ratcliffe, Co-Founder & President of genXtraits, emphasizes the potential impact of the technology on global nutrition.

A Nutritional Breakthrough

genXtraits Inc. (genXtraits) has announced a significant partnership with The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited (Plant & Food Research). The agreement focuses on applying Plant & Food Research’s proprietary technology to increase Vitamin C levels in various crops.

Exclusive Licensing Option

Under the terms of the agreement, genXtraits has received an option to obtain an exclusive worldwide license for Plant & Food Research patents. This license will allow genXtraits to develop and commercialize crops with improved nutritional content and better stress tolerance.