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Certain statements included in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ materially from such statements expressed or implied herein as a result of a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: the ability of Senesco to consummate a financing; the development of Senesco's gene technology; the approval of Senesco's patent applications; the successful implementation of Senesco's research and development programs and joint ventures; the success of Senesco's license agreements; the acceptance by the market of Senesco's products; success of Senesco's preliminary studies and preclinical research; competition and the timing of projects and trends in future operating performance, Senesco's ability to meet its funding milestones under its financing transaction, Senesco's ability to continue to comply with the continued listing standards of the AMEX, as well as other factors expressed from time to time in Senesco's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). As a result, this press release should be read in conjunction with Senesco's periodic filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements contained herein are made only as of the date of this press release, and Senesco undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

    Senesco Investor Contact:
    Brian Ritchie
    FD
    Phone: (212) 850-5600
    E-mail: brian.ritchie@fd.com

    ArborGen Contact:
    Nancy M. Hood
    Director of Communication & Public Affairs
    Phone: (843) 851-5077
    Cell: (843) 323-1509
    E-mail: nmhood@arborgen.com