Michael E. Fromm

FuturaGene Ltd. researches and develops plant genetic for global biofuel, forestry and agricultural markets. The firm operates on research, development and commercialization of technologies that provide solutions for agriculture in a changing planet. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Monsanto Co. engages in the provision of agricultural products to farmers. It provides other seed companies with genetic material and biotechnology traits for their seed brands. The company was founded by John F. Queeny in 1901 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Plant Genome Center Co., Ltd. is a holding company that operates as a research-based venture company. It provides research services for rice crops and develops new rice breeds. The firm offers research, development, and analysis of genome function of plants; DNA analysis technology; and isolation of useful genes as well as their applications to biotechnology. The company was founded by Yuzo Minobe on February 1, 2000 and is headquartered in Tsukuba, Japan.

Epicrop Technologies, Inc. develops epigenetic technology for improving crop yields. Its epigenetic modifications help in improving crop yields without making any changes to the DNA sequence of the plant. The company was founded by Michael E. Fromm and Sally Mackenzie in May 2013 and is headquartered in Lincoln, NE.

Mendel Biotechnology, Inc. operates as a plant biotechnology company. It develops genetic and chemical solutions for a range of agricultural markets. The firm offers biofuel feedstocks, yield enhancement, flowering, drought tolerance, freezing tolerance, disease resistance, nutrient use efficiency, and cold germination products. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Newark, CA.