Better Corn for Better Feed
BASF Plant Science is at the forefront in meeting the world’s demand for more and better food, feed, and renewable resources. In feed, BASF Plant Science is improving the nutritional value of corn used for feeding livestock through our NutriDense traits. Corn hybrids containing NutriDense traits can help corn farmers, dairy, hog and poultry producers increase the profitability of their operations.
BASF Plant Science is currently developing a genetically modified version of NutriDense traits that will provide greater nutritional benefits along with the potential to reduce the environmental impact. This second-generation NutriDense aims to be the ideal feed featuring increased levels of protein, amino acids and oils for energy as well as more usable phosphorous.
BASF’s Commitment To Plant Biotechnology
All BASF activities involving plant biotechnology are incorporated in BASF Plant Science. BASF Plant Science coordinates an international research and technology platform with eight sites in five countries in Europe and North America and employs about 700 people. In addition, BASF Plant Science has established numerous complementary co-operations with research institutes, universities and biotechnology companies in Europe and North America. The research activities of BASF Plant Science are concentrated in the areas of more efficient agriculture, renewable raw material and a healthier nutrition for humans and animals. These include, for example, plants with improved agronomic characteristics, a higher content of vitamins or omega-3 fatty acids for preventing cardiovascular diseases, as well as plants with a higher nutritional value for animals.
