Evogene India tie-up to boost rice yields
Haaretz Monday 18th June, 2012
Evogene, which uses plant genomics to develop crops with higher yields and better resistance to drought, said it has formed a joint venture with Rasi Seeds, a private company in India producing rice seeds and other crops. The two will work together to improve rice yields and resistance to drought. Evogene's shares rose 1.8% Sunday on the news and by the same percentage yesterday to close at NIS 16.49 in Tel Aviv. Rasi Seeds will receive a...
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