Additional Japanese Patent
05 Januar 2010 - 8:00AM
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5 January 2010
FuturaGene PLC
Additional cell wall modification patent granted in Japan
FuturaGene PLC ("FuturaGene" or "the Group", AIM: FGN), a leader in plant
genetic research and development for global forestry, biofuel and agricultural
markets, has been granted a second cell wall modification patent in Japan.
The new patent augments the Japanese patent issued in April 2009 and covers
additional proteins. Both patents cover transgenic plants expressing cell wall
modifying proteins that result in higher biomass, faster growth rate, higher
cellulose content, higher amenability for digestion by ruminants, or increased
resistance to heat, biodegradation or pests.
Dr Stanley Hirsch, FuturaGene CEO said,
"This patent consolidates FuturaGene's global intellectual property position in
the critical area of cell wall modification, which is a fundamental technology
for yield enhancement in plants.
We believe this is very significant for the sustainable industrial forestry,
biofuel and biopower sectors. The fact that Japan is home to some of the world's
largest pulp and paper producers further underlines the importance of
FuturaGene's patents."
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Notes to Editors
About Futuragene PLC - www.futuragene.com
FuturaGene is a leader in plant genetic research and development for the global
forestry, biofuel, and agricultural markets. The Group develops sustainable,
ecologically sound technology to meet the ever increasing demands for fiber,
fuel and food crops in the face of declining and deteriorating land and water
resources.
FuturaGene aims to be the leading crop technology company for biomass, second
generation biofuel and biopower, through two main technology platforms: Cell
Wall Modification, which helps crops grow faster, enhancing yield and
processability; and Abiotic Stress Tolerance which enables plants to grow in
harsh, dry, salty environments or protects yield when plants are stressed by
these factors.
The Group's most advanced technologies are for yield improvement in sustainable
industrial forestry and it has strong partnerships with leading international
forestry and agriculture companies, such as Suzano, Bayer CropScience, Forage
Genetics (Land 'O Lakes), China Academy of Forestry (CAF), AA Alliance and
Targeted Growth. The Group has established broad applications of its technology
in key crops including eucalyptus, poplar, alfalfa, cotton and corn.
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