Core Insights - Cibus and Biographica have initiated a collaborative pilot project aimed at enhancing disease resistance in oilseed rape and Canola through gene editing [1][2][3] - The partnership utilizes Biographica's AI platform to identify and prioritize gene targets, which is expected to lead to improved crop health, yield, and quality [2][3] Company Overview - Cibus is an agricultural technology company that develops and licenses plant traits to seed companies, focusing on productivity traits for major crops like canola, rice, and soybean [5] - Cibus employs proprietary gene editing technology to expedite the development and commercialization of plant traits, addressing challenges such as weeds, disease, and insects [5] - The company currently has a portfolio of six traits, with three in commercial development and four multi-crop traits related to weed management and disease [5] Biographica Overview - Biographica specializes in advanced machine learning algorithms for gene target discovery, utilizing its proprietary platform to support breakthroughs in gene editing [4] - The collaboration with Cibus is expected to leverage Biographica's technology to unlock new insights into disease resistance, contributing to sustainable agricultural practices [3][4]
Cibus and Biographica Announce Collaboration Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Advance Disease Resistance in Canola and Oilseed Rape