b'becomes Meristems ally in helping farmers make the most of every dollar they spend on crop inputs.Yield10 Bioscience Announces Collaboration with Rothamsted ResearchYield10 Bioscience, Inc. announced it has signed a collaboration agreement with UK-based Rothamsted Research to support Rothamsteds Flagship Program to develop omega-3 oils in Camelina sativa. The technology developed by Rothamsted could enable the sustainable, plant-based production of omega-3 (DHA+EPA) nutritional oils that closely mimic the com-position of southern hemisphere fish oil, an important ingredient in aquaculture feed. Omega-3 oils are also essential for human nutrition and have demonstrated benefits in heart health.cial terms with S&W Seed Company for the exclusive MAS Seeds and Nature Source Improved Plantslicense of an improved quality alfalfa seed in the U.S. Join Forces and other select geographies. This marks the com-MAS Seeds and Nature Source Improved PlantsYield10 andpanys first commercial trait license agreement and, (NSIP) announced the formation of a long-termbased on U.S. sales projections, could potentially gen-research partnership. This strategic collaboration willRothamstederate more than $10 million of license revenue over the benefit from the expertise of both sides to furthercollaboratelife of the pending patent for the trait.accelerate the application of breeding technologies. The partnership will initially focus on maize breedingon camelinaBASF to Acquire Innovative Melon Breeding but may expand to other crops in the future. Company ASLsativa toOn Wednesday, October 28, 2020 BASF has formally Calyxt Announces Collaboration with NRGenedevelopagreed to acquire ASL, one of the most innovative to Advance its Product Pipeline melon breeding companies in the world, to continue Calyxt, Inc. announced a research collaboration withomega-3 oils. expanding its position as a preferred partner in the NRGene that includes the adoption of NRGenes cloud- fruit and vegetable value chain. The transaction with based genomics platform to support key Calyxtsthe privately-owned French company based near research projects. The genomics solutions are expectedAvignon, covers all assets, including seed production, to allow for more comprehensive evaluations to acceler- intellectual property rights, germplasm, research and ate trait discovery and breeding across multiple crops. development facilities as well as staff.BASF reveals $14 Million transformationPEOPLE NEWSto Regina, Saskatchewan crop protectionDaren Tang Assumes Functions as WIPO production facility Director GeneralBASF Canada Agricultural Solutions (BASF) unveiledDaren Tang, a national of Singapore, officially its modernized formulation, packaging and distribu- assumed his functions as Director General of the tion facility in Regina, Saskatchewan. More than $14World Intellectual Property Organization on October million was invested in facility transformations, making1, 2020, starting a six-year mandate at the helm of the it the divisions single biggest agriculture infrastructureOrganization.investment in the last decade. Located in the heart of Canadas agriculture industry, the Regina facility willTotal Seed Production Promotes Nathan Cheek produce over half of BASF Canadas crop protectionTo Shop Manager Positionproducts, helping ensure farmers across the countryTotal Seed Production, Inc. (TSP) recently pro-and the northern United States have access to themoted Nathan Cheek from Farm Supervisor to Shop products they need, when they need them. Manager. This was a natural transition for Cheek since he is so knowledgeable about farming and the Calyxt Announces Commercial Agreementmachinery used in TSP operations. His role will consist with S&W Seed Company to Deliver Improvedof training shop staff of the ins and outs of the equip-Quality Alfalfa ment and making sure his crew keeps things moving Calyxt, Inc. announced that it has agreed to commer- along, literally.74/ SEEDWORLD.COMJANUARY 2021'