Biotech, agriculture, Enzymes

Arzeda Teaming with DuPont

Eric Hal Schwartz 7/13/09

Arzeda, an artificial enzyme developer based in Seattle announced today that it is working with Des Moines, IA-based DuPont to create new crop seeds incorporating Arzeda’s enzymes.  The enzymes will ideally increase the productivity of the plants, providing more food from fewer resources.  The agreement gives DuPont, through its subsidiary Pioneer Hi-Bred, exclusive rights to enzymes developed by Arzeda for the partnership.  Financial details of the deal were not released.

Eric Hal Schwartz is an intern in Xconomy's Seattle office. He can be reached at eschwartz@xconomy.com.