Syngenta Group announced on June 4 that it will open up its advanced genome-editing and breeding technologies to the global academic community in an effort to promote agricultural innovation and sustainable development. These rights are accessible through its innovation collaboration platform Shoots by Syngenta.

The rights to certain intellectual property are related to optimized CRISPR-Cas12a as well as to gene-editing enabled breeding tools. Through CRISPR gene-editing, it is possible to deliver an improved plant that does not include DNA from a different species - more quickly and efficiently than otherwise possible in nature or through conventional breeding methods.

By opening up rights to these technologies, Syngenta Group enables straightforward, quick, and easy access to its proprietary technologies for academic and non-profit research use.

This will facilitate the discovery and application of innovative breeding technologies worldwide, accelerate crop improvement and promote the implementation of key crop solutions, providing crucial support for farmers worldwide.

Shoots by Syngenta aims to foster partnerships worldwide to jointly address challenges such as climate change and provide farmers with better and more efficient services.