New Collaboration Aims To Expand Seed-Based Technologies, Benef...(plant roots thusproviding new insight in...)

Date:1/27/2009

plant roots, thus providing new insight into the mechanism of genetic control of plant development. The RootArray facilitates the discovery of genes and gene promoters that could produce higher-yielding crops better able to withstand environmental stresses, like drought and nitrogen deficiency.

GrassRoots also is developing an energy program to create enhanced biofuel crops. Independently, GrassRoots is developing a bioenergy research program. The company is creating enhanced biofuel feedstocks with increased biomass, more accessible cellulose to facilitate processing, and roots that sequester greater amounts of carbon.

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Certain statements contained in this press release are forward-looking statements, such as statements concerning the company's future product performance, regulatory approvals, business and financial plans and other non- historical facts. These statements are based on current expectations and currently available information. However, since these statements are based on factors that involve risks and uncertainties, the company's actual performance and results may differ materially from those described or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, among others: the success of the companies' research and development activities; the costs of and the companies' abilities to access and enforce intellectual property needed for the collaboration; the costs and requirements of regulatory compliance and the speed with which approvals are received; public acceptance of biotechnology products; and other risks and factors detailed in the company's most recent periodic report to the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements, which are current only as of the date of this presentation. The company disclaims any current intention or obligation to update any forward-looki
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