short stature corn

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Bayer’s Short Stature Corn
Unlocks Innovation in
Agronomic Systems
Dr. Kelly Gillespie
Bayer’s R&D Crop Efficiency Portfolio Lead

2. Forward-Looking Statements
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made by Bayer management.
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between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the
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The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform
them to future events or developments.
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3. As the Industry Leader Uniquely Positioned to Create Value through Innovative Tailored Solutions
Shaping Agriculture to Benefit Farmers, Consumers and Our Planet
3 /// Bayer Crop Science R&D Pipeline Update /// February 13, 2020
We seek to deliver world-class innovation,
new standards in sustainability and pioneer
a digital transformation in agriculture
to feed a growing global population
Digital Ag Crop
Protection
Seed & Traits
Tailored
Solutions

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Producing Better
The history of corn production plot demonstrates the great strides we have made in
producing more with less, and to reduced our environmental impact while meeting
the needs of a growing population on an increasingly hotter planet.
Future
2019
2018
2000
1980
1940
=10
Bushel Yield
Each Plot

5. Strategic Pillars
The Next Generation Corn System
/// Global Corn Crop Strategy Overview /// January 2021
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Unparalleled production stability
and in-season access
More resilient to severe weather events
A digitized system driving precision
and efficiency
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More sustainable
future
Digitally
optimized
system
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Game
changing
innovation

6. /// Bayer Crop Science R&D Pipeline Update /// February 13, 2020
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Two Approaches to Short
Stature Corn Advance
Biotech: ADVANCED TO PHASE 3
In collaboration with BASF, uses transgene to shorten internodes;
enables applicability across wide-array of germplasm.
Breeding: ADVANCED TO PHASE 3
Advanced breeding used to introgress naturally occurring short stature
characteristic into elite germplasm.
commercial beta in Mexico in 2020
Genome Editing: DISCOVERY
Multiple, elegant approaches to generate short-stature corn,
creating potential for opportunities in multiple markets.
Genome Editing Reveals Promising Third Option
Three Development Approaches to Short Stature
Corn Provide Options to Access Multiple Markets
NEW!

7. Short Stature Corn withstood sustained high wind
conditions during the 2020 Derecho storm in Iowa
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Newton, IA R&D location experienced 50-75mph wind speeds

8. Short Stature Corn allows for precision in-season
application of crop protection and fertility
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Toolbar
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Days after Planting
Plant
Height
(in)
Short Corn
Tall
Short corn extends
toolbar access ~7 days
Short corn allows full-
season access with
high clearance
equipment
Short Corn
Tall

9. Strategic Pillars
The Next Generation Corn System
/// Global Corn Crop Strategy Overview /// January 2021
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Unparalleled production stability
and in-season access
More resilient to severe weather events
A digitized system driving precision
and efficiency
1
3
2
More sustainable
future
Digitally
optimized
system
1 2
3
Game
changing
innovation