Bayer CropScience purchases the assets of California Planting Cotton Seed Distributors (CPCSD), Bakersfield, CA, and the assets of Reliance Genetics LLC, Harlingen, TX.Bayer CropScience purchases the assets of California Planting Cotton Seed Distributors (CPCSD CPCSD California Planting Cotton Seed Distributors ), Bakersfield, CA, and the assets of Reliance Genetics LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , Harlingen, TX. The combined price for the related transactions amounts to approximately $20 million. The CPCSD transaction serves to broaden the geographic reach of Bayer CropScience's U.S. cotton platform, as well as strengthen its germplasm portfolio, particularly in the area of enhanced fiber quality. Reliance Genetics is a specialized spe·cial·ize v. spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing, spe·cial·iz·es v.intr. 1. To pursue a special activity, occupation, or field of study. 2. cotton breeding program A breeding program is the planned breeding of a group of animals or plants, usually involving at least several individuals and extending over several generations. Breeding programs are commonly employed in several fields where humans wish to manage the characteristics of their , which will further complement Bayer CropScience's current FiberMax offering and expand the company's germplasm library. In acquiring the assets of Reliance, Bayer CropScience will gain the ability to introduce additional varieties into its FiberMax line, including many that have the latest insect-resistant and herbicide-tolerant traits. |
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