Molecular Breeding in an Industrial Setting

To develop better varieties for farmers and to increase overall agricultural productivity, Monsanto Company has continued to lead innovations in plant biotech, breeding and molecular breeding. In Molecular breeding, nongel based SNP markers have replaced traditional gel-based markers. Our advanced SNP discovery pipeline enabled us to rapidly identify thousands of single nucleotide polymorphisms （SNP） for use as markers in any crops of choice. High-density SNP maps have been successfully constructed for major crops and these maps have provided a useful tool for QTL identification, Marker-Assisted Breeding, Association Study as well as biotech trait integration. Our high level of automation, in conjunction with accurate data tracking and analytical systems, has made it possible to achieve high throughput and unattended 24-hour operations for reliable and cost-effective large volume genotyping and data analysis. As genetic information continues to accumulate, confirmed associations between markers and traits grow. Such information will allow breeders to gain insight into the genetic determinants underlying complex agronomic traits. Furthermore,

Molecular Breeding in an Industrial Setting

To develop better varieties for farmers and to increase overall agricultural productivity, Monsanto Company has continued to lead innovations in plant biotech, breeding and molecular breeding.