Commitment to Partnerships
Our Invitation to Partner
Technology Submission
Does your innovation match one of our “Technology Focus Areas”? Contact us to submit a non-confidential description.
Technology Focus Areas
We are seeking innovations in the following technology focus areas:
Biotechnology
Traits to improve plant performance and tools to enable research
- Genes and methods for improved plant disease resistance, insect control, nematode control, herbicide tolerance, yield, and stress resistance
Genetic transformation, novel nucleic acid delivery methods, gene expression elements
Genome editing tools
Metabolomics, proteomics, genomics
Protein design and evolution
High throughput DNA synthesis
Breeding
Advanced breeding technologies to deliver elite plant varieties
- Di-haploid seed production
Marker/sequence assisted breeding tools
Breeding traits or quantitative trait loci for row crops and vegetables
Novel vegetable varieties with improved nutrition or taste
Big data solutions for effective information visualization
Hugh Grant, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
External technology collaborations are a key to our promise of delivering innovative new products in the future. At Monsanto we are focused on developing collaborative alliances that produce lasting benefits for our farmer customers and all involved."
Hugh Grant, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Biologicals
Naturally derived microbes or preparations to support plant health
- Microbes applied as seed or foliar treatments for disease control, plant health and plant growth
RNAi, proteins, and peptides for control of fungal, bacterial and viral diseases, insects, herbicide resistance management and to support bee health
Formulation technologies for delivery of microbes and biologicals
Agronomics
Precision agriculture and field technologies for optimized farm management
- Field or aerial robotics, sensors, imaging with wireless connectivity to monitor plant health, soil nutrients, water status, and detect pathogens and insects
Hardware and software related to planting, fertilizing, and crop management
Field-deployable nucleic acid and protein detection
Decision tools for environmental, disease, and crop modeling
Automation in field, greenhouse, and laboratory to improve efficiency and accuracy
Chemistry
Selective chemistries for crop protection and health
- Active ingredients for seed treatment or foliar applications for disease control, plant growth, and crop health
New herbicides with novel modes of action
Formulation technologies for chemistry delivery contributing to stability, improved performance, controlled release, and safety