Chromatin Launches Joint Corn Development Program at University of Illinois.CHICAGO -- Effort Will Leverage Corn Genetics Expertise and Mini-Chromosome Technology for Improved Agronomic a·gron·o·my n. Application of the various soil and plant sciences to soil management and crop production; scientific agriculture. ag and Performance Characteristics in Corn Chromatin chromatin: see chromosome. , Inc., today announced that it has launched a joint program with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Early years: 1867-1880 The Morrill Act of 1862 granted each state in the United States a portion of land on which to establish a major public state university, one which could teach agriculture, mechanic arts, and military training, "without excluding other scientific to accelerate the development of mini-chromosome technology for the efficient and effective delivery of multiple traits in corn. "This corn program will dramatically accelerate Chromatin's mini-chromosome technology through the impact of world-class corn researchers, state of the art facilities, and a supportive community," said Mich Hein, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Chromatin. "The Urbana-Champaign site will provide depth and flexibility for the company's ongoing internal program as well as collaborative programs with industry and academia." Chromatin began leasing space at the EnterpriseWorks incubator incubator, apparatus for the maintenance of controlled conditions in which eggs can be hatched artificially. Incubator houses with double walls of mud, a fireroom, and several compartments each holding about 6,000 hens' eggs were developed in ancient times; the on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign on February 1. The company will be accessing both laboratory and greenhouse space. As part of its relationship with the university, Chromatin has entered into a Collaborative Research Agreement with Stephen Moose Moose, river, Canada Moose, river, c.50 mi (80 km) long, formed in central Ont., Canada, by the Mattagami and Missinaibi rivers. It flows NE to its confluence with the Abitibi River and into SW James Bay near Moosonee. , University of Illinois University of Illinois may refer to:
"Mini-chromosome technology represents an innovative and elegant approach to the challenge of identifying important genes, developing new products, and accelerating the breeding of new lines to benefit growers, processors and consumers. I look forward to collaborating with Chromatin and its team and to contributing to this exciting effort," said Moose. Chromatin has constructed numerous corn mini-chromosomes and studied their performance in cell culture and plant systems. The program at UIUC UIUC University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is part of the company's effort to move its corn mini-chromosomes into evaluation for commercial development. "The collaboration between Chromatin and the University of Illinois is strong and will continue to prosper. The university is excited to further the research interests of our faculty and staff, to advance the educational needs of our students, and to address challenges of commercial interest to one of the state's largest economic sectors: agriculture," said Charles Zukoski, vice chancellor vice chancellor n. Abbr. VC 1. A deputy or an assistant chancellor in a university. 2. A deputy to or a substitute for a head of state or an official bearing the title chancellor. 3. for research at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. "The opportunity to attract Chromatin to Champaign Urbana is made possible by state and university commitments to building incubator space, facilitating faculty-corporate interactions and establishing and sustaining a research park. We look forward to collaborating with Chromatin as it advances this important technology for agriculture." Illinois farmers produce 16% of the nation's corn crop. And corn is the most important field crop in the U.S. in terms of volume and cash receipts with a total projected production of 9.4 billion bushels in 1999 and a value of approximately $17.9 billion. It is estimated that in 2003, roughly 40 percent of planted acres in the seven key corn states utilized genetically modified genetically modified Adjective (of an organism) having DNA which has been altered for the purpose of improvement or correction of defects genetically modified genetic adj [food etc] → corn. "Chromatin's commitment of additional resources for the development of their corn program certainly mirrors our own belief that mini-chromosomes will bring great value to corn growers," said Nathan Danielson, director of business development, National Corn Growers Association The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is a U.S. national organization founded in 1957, representing more than 33,000 dues-paying corn growers from 48 states and the interests of more than 300,000 farmers who contribute to corn checkoff programs in 20 states. . Last October, Chromatin announced that it successfully raised $7.3 million in a Series B round of financing. Investors include the National Corn Growers Association, IllinoisVENTURES, Unilever Technology Ventures, Burrill & Company, Venture Investors and Foragen. IllinoisVENTURES invests in early stage companies through its Illinois Emerging Technologies Fund, a venture fund focusing on university-derived technologies, particularly those developed at the University of Illinois. "The collaboration with Urbana-Champaign marks another important milestone for the company as it continues to devote its resources to creation of value in commercial crops," said Robert Shapiro This article is about the lawyer. For the economist, see Robert J. Shapiro. Robert Leslie Shapiro (born September 2, 1942 in Plainfield, New Jersey), is a high-profile attorney who is most notable for being part of the defense team which successfully defended , an investor in Chromatin and former chairman of Monsanto Co. About Chromatin Chromatin, Inc., develops and markets novel proprietary technology that enables entire chromosomes to be designed and incorporated into plant cells. These engineered chromosomes make it possible for the first time to simultaneously introduce multiple genes into a plant cell while maintaining precise control of gene expression. Chromatin is employing these new genetic tools to design and market products that confer commercially valuable traits in plants, including improved nutritional and health characteristics, and can be used for industrial, agricultural and pharmaceutical product development. For more information, go to www.chromatininc.com. |
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