BASF Plant Science

The company was founded in 1998 and employs approximately 700 people at 6 different locations worldwide.

BASF Plant Science mainly develops genetically modified seeds at these locations.

[1] BASF Plant Science genetically modifies crops like maize, soy, cotton, canola, sugarcane, sugar beet, and potatoes.

These genetically modified crops are sold and distributed through biotechnology companies like Monsanto,[2] KWS Saat,[3] Embrapa,[4] or CTC (Centro de Tecnologia Canavieira).

Examples include plants with a higher content of omega-3 fatty acids for preventing cardiovascular diseases,[13] and plants with a higher content of astaxanthin which is used in fish farming as feed additive,[14] and as a food supplement for humans.