DuPont and Evogene partner to improve soybean rust resistance.(BUSINESS & FINANCE NEWS: UNITED STATES/AMERICAS)(E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co.)(Brief article)

DuPont's Pioneer Hi-Bred business I has signed a multi-year collaboration with genomics technology firm Evogene (Rehovot, Israel) to improve resistance to soybean rust. Under the agreement, DuPont and Evogene will jointly generate a genomic database tailored to soybean rust resistance, the companies say.

Evogene will utilize its computational genomic technology to identify novel genes predicted to improve soybean rust resistance, while Pioneer will use proprietary technologies to evaluate the genes in transgenic soybeans, and may advance leads for further development and commercialization. Evogene will be entitled to receive milestone payments and royalties based on the sales …