DuPont has entered into a research collaboration with Japan Tobacco Inc. for development of yield-related traits in plants

Agri Marketing, Sept, 2005

DuPont has entered into a research collaboration with Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT) for development of yield-related traits in plants. Scientists at Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., a DuPont subsidiary, will work directly with JT. "We are excited with the progress and findings to date, and anticipate that the knowledge gained through this relationship will help us achieve our goal of doubling our rate of yield gain by 2014, thereby growing our industry-leading yield advantage," says Jim Miller, vice president, DuPont Crop Genetics Research and Development.

"Yield is one of the most important agronomic traits for farmers around the world, and it's a top priority in our research program."