2021
Gene Editing to Increase Soy Protein Content
Contributor/Checkoff:
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
(none assigned)
Lead Principal Investigator:
Michael Lassner, Amfora Inc.
Co-Principal Investigators:
Project Code:
2120-152-0101
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Institution Funded:
$750,000
Brief Project Summary:

Unique Keywords:
#seed composition
Information And Results
Final Project Results

Update:
Amfora continued to make both R&D and commercial progress during Q2 of 2021. Although we had a setback in advancing our first generation of gene edited soybean lines, we have aggressively advanced our second-generation program, including a publicly announced program with Plastomics.

Amfora continues to advance its commercial development progress by accessing high protein germplasm; initiating a soybean breeding effort; initiating wide area germplasm testing across the Midwest; producing tons of ultra-high protein soybean meal; initiating a food science program to demonstrate the utility of ultra-high protein soy in formulating plant-based meat; and initiating aquaculture feeding studies.

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