Tropic announces collaboration with Corteva Agriscience utilizing Tropic’s groundbreaking GEiGS^® technology to develop robust disease resistance traits in corn and soybean

Tropic, a pioneering agricultural biotechnology startup company, announced  a strategic collaboration with Corteva Agriscience, a global leader in agricultural solutions, to harness the power of Tropic’s proprietary Gene Editing induced Gene Silencing (GEiGS^®) technology for the development of non-transgenic disease resistance traits in corn and soybean.

Through this collaboration, the companies aim to address one of the most pressing challenges in agriculture – controlling disease threats that can significantly impact crop productivity and food security, while promoting environmentally sustainable agriculture. Corteva's industry-leading expertise in gene editing combined with Tropic’s innovative GEiGS^® technology will leverage advanced gene-editing techniques to enhance plant performance, boost resistance to diseases, and reduce environmental impact.

Commenting on this, Gilad Gershon, CEO, Tropic, said, "This collaboration represents a significant step forward in addressing the challenges faced by farmers in the battle against crop diseases. Our GEiGS^® technology offers a precise and powerful solution to enhance resistance against pests, fungal and viral diseases, and together with Corteva, we are excited to be driving tangible, positive change in agriculture."

This joint effort will work to develop effective and durable disease-resistance traits against a devastating range of pathogens. By integrating these GEiGS^®-mediated traits into Corteva’s premium corn and soybean genetics, farmers stand to benefit from increased yield potential and a reduction in the environmental impact associated with traditional disease control methods.

"As a leader in ag innovation, Corteva is pleased to collaborate with leading start-up companies like Tropic. We are excited to expand our world-class gene editing capabilities with Tropic’s GEiGS^® technology to develop a diverse set of product concepts across our corn and soybean portfolios,″ said Tom Greene, Sr. Director of External Innovation Investment at Corteva Agriscience. ″By combining our strengths, we are striving to empower farmers with more resilient and productive crops that will not only support their livelihoods but also contribute to a more sustainable future for food and agriculture production."

Both companies are committed to ensuring that the results of this collaboration contribute to global food security and sustainable agricultural practices, reflecting their shared dedication to innovation, research, and development that benefit people and the planet.