Core Insights - Cibus, Inc. has corrected its previously disclosed gene editing conversion rates for rice, stating that the rates of 10-25% have not been reconfirmed due to high variability in data from subsequent experiments [1] - The company continues to advance its oligonucleotide directed mutagenesis (ODM) technologies to improve editing conversion rates across its developed traits [1][2] - Cibus focuses on developing and licensing productivity traits for major global row crops, including canola, rice, and soybean, addressing significant agricultural challenges [3] Company Overview - Cibus is a technology company that develops and licenses gene-edited traits to seed companies for royalties, rather than being a seed company itself [3] - The company aims to tackle productivity and sustainability challenges in agriculture, with an estimated global economic cost of $300 billion annually due to diseases and pests [3] - Cibus has a pipeline of five productivity traits, focusing on weed management in rice, pod shatter reduction, and disease resistance [3] Technological Advancements - Cibus employs a standardized high throughput, semi-automated system known as the Rapid Trait Development System™ (RTDS) to meet customer needs for germplasm edits [2] - The company is optimistic about its technological and process advancements and looks forward to future achievements in trait development [2]
Cibus Announces Important Update to Rice Gene Editing Conversion Rates