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45 years, 100% Brazilian co.
Shareholders account for more than 60% of Brazil’s S&E output.
Focused on sugarcane breeding and disruptive technologies.
US$ 200 billion in value created to the sector.
450 people, 2/3 in R&D.
Very slow process of development,
multiplication and adoption of new
varieties.
90% of currently cultivated varieties were
conceived 30+ years ago.
Crop management practices generate
average losses of 20%.
One of the few important crops not yet
benefiting from biotechnology.
Abundant arable land available.
Brazil is not only the world’s largest producer, but also has
the largest growth potential.
Sugarcane’s technological gap is
a major opportunity
Selected technologies
Insect resistance
Herbicide tolerance
Quality traits
Molecular breeding
Advanced crop management
Cellulosic ethanol
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Newer technologies enhancing productivity
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1970 2015 2025
Enhanced breeding
techniques
Genetically modified
sugarcane
Engineered seeds
Improved crop
management
Cellulosic ethanol
Tons of sugar per hectare
ResearchStations25
Soil
Climate
Management
Tailor-made for each production environment
High performing varieties
Speed to market
Leading program for elite varieties
Higher yields + lower costs + healthier environment =
1. Insect resistance
2. Herbicide tolerance
3. Quality traits
sustainability
Biotech sugarcane providing
superior insect control
2020-22TResistance to SphenophorusMarket potential: 4 M ha
2017-18Resistance to sugarcane borerMarket potential: 9 M ha
Control Insect resistant
Reduction
of Planting
Gaps
Cost
Reduction
Healthier
material
Expansion
of Production
Area
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pla
nte
dA
rea
Years after planting
Yield gain
Engineered
Sugarcane
Seeds
Revolutionizing sugarcane planting
98 12 machines
US$ 7M 600k Capex
20 ton/ha 350 kg
200 15 people
Current Future