The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded Napigen Inc. a $175,000 Project Grant under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (CFDA 10.212) to develop rice plants with herbicide resistance genes integrated into the mitochondrial genome. This innovative approach aims to prevent the transfer of herbicide resistance to weeds through pollen, addressing a major challenge for rice farmers globally. Napigen's proposed project leverages the company's expertise in plant mitochondrial DNA editing to create crop varieties with enhanced traits that increase agricultural productivity and sustainability. The award began on Jul 1, 2024 and is scheduled for completion by Feb 28, 2025.
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