Cibus Transfers Gene-Edited Rice Herbicide Tolerance Traits to Interoc for Testing and Production in South America
Cibus transferred gene-edited herbicide tolerance traits in rice seeds to Interoc for testing and production ahead of its first commercial South American seed launch. This strategic milestone leverages the Rapid Trait Development System to accelerate high-value trait commercialization under evolving gene-editing regulations.
1. Trait Transfer to Interoc
Cibus transferred gene-edited herbicide tolerance traits in rice to partner Interoc, enabling the partner to begin testing and production. The transfer utilizes Cibus’ Rapid Trait Development System to engineer high-value herbicide tolerance characteristics in rice seeds.
2. Strategic South American Offering
The rice seeds are designated for Interoc’s CIBUS® enhanced seed line and represent Cibus’ first commercial offering in the Latin American market. This milestone advances the company’s licensing strategy to generate royalties from high-value agricultural traits.
3. Regulatory and Pipeline Outlook
With increasing alignment of global gene-editing regulations, Cibus plans to deliver additional traits to its partners over the next year. The pipeline includes several improved traits for rice and other crops, supporting future commercial rollouts.