July 1, 2003

Emergent Genetics announces a new structure to move forward with its mission to become an integrated, global seed company better able to achieve its growth targets and vie with global competitors.

This new organization will be led by Mark Wong and Sam Dryden out of an Office of the CEO. Mark
will watch over operations and Sam will watch over corporate matters.

Three geographic Strategic Business Units will be watched over by V.R. Kaundinya, Executive
Vice President, India Business; Don Threet, Vice President, US Business and Matt Renkoski, Vice
President, International Business including Argentina.

Charles Turner, will assume the position of Vice President, Financial Operations with responsibility overseeing and managing financial control, planning and budgeting for the strategic business units; Denny Berkey, will be Director, Global Seedstock & Safety with responsibility for ensuring seed stocks and production supply, as well as management of safety programs world-wide. Don Panter, is serving as Chief Technology Officer. All of these positions will report directly to Mark, who will also oversee the operations of vegetables.

Bud Hughes will assume the position of Executive Vice President assisting Sam Dryden with responsibility for charting the long range course for the company; Dale Keller will be Chief Financial Officer responsible for corporate finance and consolidated budgeting and financial reporting; Sandi Eitel will be Vice President, Human Relations overseeing the corporate-wide employee and benefits matters.