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About Us
BetterSeeds is on a mission to revolutionize agriculture through the power of science. We believe climate change demands innovative solutions, and that’s where enhanced plant genetics come in.
By developing stronger crops with our cutting-edge gene editing enabling technologies, we empower farmers, safeguard the global food supply, and minimize carbon emissions.
Our EDGE™ enables use of CRISPR across a wide range of crops, introducing our beneficial traits for drought and heat tolerance to combat the challenges of a changing climate. This translates to more resilient crops for a sustainable future
Technology
BetterSeeds’ technology is built on two pillars – gene editing enabling technologies that make CRISPR better, and novel genetics that make crops resilient to climate change.
EDGE™ Unlocking CRISPR’s Potential for All Crops
Currently, CRISPR gene editing is a powerful tool for improving specific crops, but its application is limited. Developing CRISPR edits for new crops often requires significant time and resources.
BetterSeeds is pioneering a solution: EDGE™ (Efficient Delivery of Gene Editing). This innovative system aims to overcome these limitations and enable the use of CRISPR across a broad range of crops. With EDGE™, introducing valuable traits will be streamlined, allowing projects that once took years to be completed in a fraction of the time.
EDGE™ - Video
We invite you to watch the video below explaining how EDGE™ solves CRISPR application limitations.
YieldMAX™
Unleashing Crops' Natural Resilience
Climate change poses a major threat to crop yields. BetterSeeds’ YieldMAX™ trait platform tackles this challenge head-on, empowering crops to thrive under harsher conditions.
Leveraging two newly discovered, patented genes, YieldMAX™ equips farmers with a solution for two of their biggest climate-related hurdles: drought and heat stress. This innovative technology doesn’t involve introducing foreign genes (GMO-free). Instead, it utilizes a targeted approach, removing a small segment of the identified genes to unlock the plant’s inherent ability
to withstand environmental stress. This allows for rapid and widespread adoption of YieldMAX™, helping farmers safeguard their crops anywhere in the world.
YieldMAX™ goes beyond farm profit. It reduces greenhouse gas emissions by lowering energy use through improved crop traits. For instance, drought resistance saves 70% water, reducing reliance on energy-intensive desalination.
AI-Powered CRISPR Design
Traditionally, designing CRISPR-Cas9 systems for precise plant gene editing is a complex and time-consuming process. BetterSeeds tackles this challenge with a unique AI-powered, end-to-end system. This proprietary AI streamlines the workflow, enabling faster and more accurate design of CRISPR technology.
Products
At BetterSeeds, we’re revolutionizing crop performance with our cutting-edge gene editing enabling solutions and unique drought and heat resilient traits. This powerful combination allows farmers to achieve higher yields and a more sustainable future.
Targeted Traits, Maximum Impact
BetterSeeds’ technology has the potential to improve a wide range of crops. However, we’re currently focusing on two key areas where our climate-resilient solutions can deliver the most significant impact and support both sustainable as well as regenerative agriculture:
Legumes
Unlock the full potential of your legumes with enhanced tolerance to fluctuating weather patterns.
Vegetables
Grow stronger, more resilient vegetables that can withstand a variety of environmental stresses.
By concentrating on these specific segments, we ensure our solutions have the most substantial benefit for your farm and the future of agriculture.
Affordable CRISPR Editing Services
The deregulation of CRISPR gene editing is a game-changer for seed companies. It offers the potential for revolutionary traits like drought resistance and increased yields. But for many companies, the expertise, cost, and access to this technology remain out of reach.
Here’s the good news:
At BetterSeeds, a world leader in CRISPR application, we’re leveling the playing field. Our “Breeding by Editing” service empowers seed companies of all sizes with:
Immediate access to breakthrough traits:
Integrate drought, disease, and heat resiliency directly into your seeds.
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CRISPR capabilities without the burden:
Gain access to our editing expertise and facilities, eliminating the need for in-house investment.
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Freedom to operate:
We provide legal access to CRISPR patents, so you can focus on innovation and commercialization.
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All this for as low as $140,000 – a fraction of what it would cost you.
Don’t get left behind!
Spots in our “Breeding by Editing” program are limited.
Here's how to get started:
Have a specific trait in mind?
We’re happy to discuss its integration.
Reach out by email:
The Team
Management
Ido Margalit
Dr. Tal Sherman
Dr. Shira Corem
Ilanit Madari
Yarden Dloomy
BOARD OF
Directors
Dr. Helmut Schramm
Rami Dar
Nathan Lev
Ido Margalit
Dr. Tal Sherman
SCIENTIFIC
Advisory board
Prof. Haim Rabinowitch
Dr. Amit Gal-On
Dr. Helmut Schramm
A well-known veteran in the Ag industry as the former President of Agricultural Affairs at Bayer CropScience, CEO of Bayer CS Germany LLC and President of the Agricultural Industry Association (IVA)
News
Betterseeds’ CRISPR-Based Technology:The Key to Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability
Betterseeds Blog