DuPont, Plant Sensory Systems sign pact to enhance nitrogen efficiency in corn

In Iowa and Maryland, DuPont and Plant Sensory Systems have entered into a collaboration to evaluate proprietary genes for increasing nitrogen use efficiency in corn.  Dupont will recieve an exclusive, worldwide research and commercial license to nitrogen use efficiency genes for corn. This agreement complements Pioneer’s ongoing research related to NUE. Corn products developed using these genes could help growers protect yield while reducing inputs, such as nitrogen fertilizer, and decrease the energy required to apply fertilizers.