Hexima Announces Licensing Agreement with Monsanto in Wheat
Hexima Limited announced the company has signed a research license and commercial option with Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON). The license has been granted for anti-fungal research in wheat with a future option for commercialisation pending research results. Fungal disease is a major source of yield losses of major food crops in every continent and causes significant annual losses for wheat growers. Wheat is the world’s largest crop by area, 22 November 2011.
HEXIMA DELISTS FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE
Hexima Limited delisted from the ASX on 17 June 2011. Hexima is now an unlisted public company. The share registry continues to be maintained by Link Market Services. Regular updates will be provided to shareholders.
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PROFESSOR MARILYN ANDERSON ELECTED TO THE AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE
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FLOWER POWER TO HELP IMPROVE CORN YIELD
ABC's interview with Hexima Chief Science Officer, Professor Marilyn Anderson, ABC Science, 4 May 2011.
Hexima’s insect work recognised by prestigious PNAS
August 2010
Hexima’s cutting edge glasshouse facility officially opened at LA Trobe University
August 2010
Hexima Appoints Executive Chairman
July 2010
Hexima announces research cross-licenses with Monsanto
February 2010
Global GM crop adoption continues to grow in 2009
The latest ISAAA report indicates global GM crop area grew 7% in 2009 to 134m hectares, with biotech seed worth ~US$10.5B
Wheat Begins to Open Up for Hexima
Bioshares, 13 November 2009, Edition 377
Hexima – To Seize Early Position In Nascent Multi Billion Dollar Biotech Seed Industry
Bioshares, 24 July 2009, Edition 321
Through the glasshouse: Hexima’s stylish resistance
Agbiotech often sails under the radar, but Melbourne company Hexima has been making waves with its fungal and insect-resistance technology, and with its deal with Pioneer Hi-Bred International, the agricultural business unit of multinational DuPont. Reports Kate McDonald, New Scientist, March/April 2009.
Botany company's study of the secret life of plants reveals natural defences
Hexima hopes its genetic research will slash insecticide use, writes Garry Barker, The Age, 2 June 2008.
GM Benefits are proven
A global perspective on the adoption of GM crops by Ken Moonie, The Weekly Times, 27 February 2008
The Next Green Revolution
Genetic Modification is transforming agriculture - The Economist, 21 February 2008
Support Grows for GM
Asa Wahlquist in The Australian, 25 March 2008
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