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Mendel has discovered the functions of genetic switches that control many
important aspects of plant growth, metabolism and stress responses.
By modifying when and where these key genes are expressed within crops
plants, it is possible to obtain significant improvements in plant
productivity. Additionally, in many cases, knowledge of gene function
enables the identification of natural or synthetic chemicals that can
alter plant performance in useful ways.
Our business is founded on a strong intellectual property estate;
based on our discoveries, Mendel has made inventions and has filed
patents on over 1000 genes. All of the gene functions discovered by
Mendel have been tested in both model species and in crops.
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