DuPont to Expand Agricultural Research Program
Proposed $50 Million Delaware Investment in Advanced Soybean Genetics Supports Company Strategy to Increase Food Productivity for a Growing Global Population
John Bedbrook, vice president – DuPont Agricultural Biotechnology |
The expansion plan includes new soybean research laboratories, tissue culture facilities, environmentally controlled growth rooms and greenhouses. |
The proposed investment will include expanding biotech research facilities at the Experimental Station in Wilmington. Del. |
The proposed investment will include expanding biotech research facilities at DuPont’s global R&D headquarters, the Experimental Station, in Wilmington and at its Stine Haskell Research Center in Newark, Del.
The expansion plan includes new soybean research laboratories, tissue culture facilities, environmentally controlled growth rooms and greenhouses, which not only benefit soybean R&D efforts but also extend research resources for other core crops.
“For generations, DuPont has helped shape our state's reputation as a cradle of innovation,” Gov. Markell said. “Their investment will help expand both that reputation and, more importantly, their work force.”
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