What specific support does Syngenta provide to the Humanitarian Board?
Since the inception of the Humanitarian Board, Syngenta has provided significant support in the companys critical areas of expertise. Syngenta has expertise in regulatory affairs, biotechnology research, product development, intellectual property management, stewardship and training, all of which will have proven useful to the inventors and their collaborators. Dr Adrian Dubock, Syngentas Head of Public-Private Partnerships, who initially negotiated the agreement with the inventors at a time when Zeneca (one of the legacy companies which formed Syngenta in 2001) had a commercial interest in nutritional enhancement of rice) represents Syngenta on the Humanitarian Board.
