Global Germplasm
Through the DEKALB® brand integrated approach to breeding, which includes global access to Monsanto’s Breeding Technology Organization, elite breeding group, vast testing network, and massive germplasm pool, the DEKALB® brand brings the best product choices to growers for superior agronomics, plant health and yield potential.
Advanced tools such as molecular breeding and genetic mapping enable breeders to more rapidly identify genes that help produce higher performing products. These new technologies help uncover the underlying genetics controlling particular characteristics, such as yield potential, drought and disease tolerance, thus helping DEKALB® to bring forward new products with the strong roots, stalks, and yields you count on.
Breeders from around the world mine the industry’s largest germplasm pool to develop new, exclusive, high-performing DEKALB® products for US farmers tailored to meet the specific needs of their corn growing region. Any grower-relevant information that can be measured, seen, observed or rated is a potential characteristic that can be pursued from a molecular breeding perspective. The combination of advanced breeding technologies and a diverse global germplasm pool provides breeders with the tools necessary to continually advance new products with improved drought tolerance, disease tolerance, and ultimately higher yield potential.
Exclusive DEKALB® products are developed and selected through a massive breeding program that is unmatched by anyone in the industry. The DEKALB® product lineup for 2012 offers more choice than ever before. We’ve diversified our portfolio to bring the best genetics in combination with the latest biotechnology including the Genuity® family of traits:
Interactive Global Germplasm Map
