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DNA SEQUENCING
DNA SEQUENCING TECHNOLOGY IS USED BY DUPONT PIONEER TO DETERMINE
THE NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCE OF GENES or regions of the genome important for
trait improvement. Sequence information allows our researchers to understand
the function of specific genes, the genome itself and helps us improve plant
breeding and product development systems.
STATUS: This technology helped to develop
Pioneer® brand products already in the
market and is assisting our researchers to
accelerate and better characterize emerging
products. Sequence-based applications are
being deployed at significantly reduced costs
with higher throughput and precision when
compared to traditional assays.
CROPS: Corn, Soybeans, Canola, Rice,
Sunflower, Sorghum, and Wheat
TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION: Discovery &
Development
TECHNOLOGY LOCATION: North America with
global applications, including support and
infrastructure for other business units
TECHNOLOGY LEADER
• Discovery and Development of
New Genes and Traits to Help Solve
Agricultural Challenges
Unique Sequencing + Applications + Versatility in Crops
ANTICIPATING NEEDS / As global food, feed, fuel and fiber use continues to increase,
we must look for ways to enhance crop production and meet these growing demands.
DuPont Pioneer is constantly looking for methods to enhance productivity and bring the
best products to customers, faster. DNA sequencing significantly speeds up the gene
identification process and increases the number of genes tested by more than tenfold. It reduces the overall amount of time required to bring new products to market by
selecting the best possible traits for yield and disease resistance and enables in-depth
characterization of those products. As a result, researchers know more precisely where
select traits reside within the genome making trait selection much more accurate.
DELIVERING SOLUTIONS / The application of DNA sequencing technology to native
trait discovery is actively used at Pioneer. The technology identifies gene sequences
and is used to create dense genetic and physical maps that help us better understand
where a specific gene or trait is located. This allows for the identification of specific
genes or traits and the development of DNA-based diagnostic markers to aid breeding
and purity testing programs.
The wide adoption of low-cost, ultra-high throughput sequencing platforms has
expanded the scope and applications of this technology in gene characterization and
mapping of markers for our breeding programs. Productivity gains, precision breeding,
and new gene discovery have led to quicker and more advanced product development.
DNA sequencing is an enabling technology that helps Pioneer deliver the right product
to the right acre.development timelines in the research pipeline.
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