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KWS Gateway
Research Center
At the Forefront of Ag Innovation
In the face of global challenges like climate change and population growth, the KWS Gateway Research Center (GRC) in St. Louis, Missouri, is at the forefront of agricultural innovation.
Specializing in genetic research, the GRC's focus on genome editing, stable plant transformation, and trait development has led to significant advancements towards crop resilience and adaptability.
Meet a Scientist
“The precision of genome editing fascinates me – we can focus on exactly those trait genes that are promising for breeders and farmers, and save time and cost compared to traditional breeding methods. My dream is that we would be able to develop our products directly for the market, without scientifically unjustified regulations.”
Mei Yu, Research Lead, Genome Editing, KWS
“Our team celebrations are truly special — we take the time to genuinely acknowledge and celebrate each other's accomplishments and our collective successes.”
Sangita Pokhrel, Research Associate, Genome Editing, KWS
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About the Gateway Research Center
The Danforth Plant Science Center at BRDG Park is home to the KWS Gateway Research Center. Here, teams of scientists develop new technologies to support modern agriculture methods as farmers face the challenges of the 21st century: nutritious local food, sustainably sourced, with limited chemical or post-emergence applications. The Gateway Research Center is where science and farming intersect.
As global food needs increase due to growing populations and less arable farmland, KWS is meeting these challenges through scientific applications of breeding technologies. These technologies include Genome Editing (GE) technologies that modify plant genetic structure to combat pests, diseases, and climate changes. For example, insect resistance technologies provide specific, focused solutions to adapt plant genes to resist specific insects.
The KWS Gateway Research Center is proud to lead the scientific community through the development of new technologies that will aid farmers in meeting future food needs through improved, sustainable seeds, and seed technologies.
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Genome Editing: Boosting Crop Yields
As the global population develops further, more food will be needed per acre of arable land. How can genome editing help us? The stability and simplicity of use offered by New Breeding Technologies provides unique possibilities. New, high-yielding varieties specifically adapted to their environment are an outcome of gene editing.
