Key takeaways
- Cibus was selected as a key technology partner in a Defra-funded UK precision breeding project.
- The initiative targets Light Leaf Spot, the most damaging disease affecting UK oilseed rape.
- Cibus will apply its Rapid Trait Development System™ to elite oilseed rape breeding lines.
- The project aligns with the UK’s Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023.
- The collaboration involves 12 academic and industry partners across the UK.
Cibus Joins Defra-Funded Farming Innovation Programme
Cibus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBUS), an agricultural technology company specializing in the development and licensing of plant traits, announced its participation as a key technology partner in a research and development project funded by the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). The project forms part of the Farming Innovation Programme, which supports mid-stage precision breeding initiatives aimed at improving the resilience and productivity of UK agriculture.
Under the programme, Defra is investing in projects designed to address critical challenges facing farmers. Cibus will contribute its proprietary gene-editing capabilities to support the sustainable protection of oilseed rape (OSR) against Light Leaf Spot disease.
“We are excited to be chosen for this critical program and to support the UK’s vision for a more resilient agricultural sector,” said Tony Moran, Senior Vice President of International Development at Cibus. “By integrating our precision breeding technology with the world-class research at the John Innes Centre and the University of Hertfordshire, the project aims to provide a vital tool for farmers.”
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