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SunGene's
research is centered on the discovery of genes with the aim of producing
valuable traits in genetically optimized plants. SunGene was founded in
1998 as a joint venture of
BASF Plant Science, the
Institute of
Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK), Dr. Karin Herbers and
Prof. Dr. Uwe Sonnewald. SunGene, today owned by BASF Plant Science, has
established itself as one of the largest plant biotechnology companies
in Germany with more than 60 highly qualified employees. The company is
located on the Biotech Campus in Gatersleben. |
