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The Benson Hill, Inc scientific team has leveraged the CropOS platform to identify key genes involved in producing compounds that result in a bitter flavor. The team is currently using its gene editing technology to modify these genes in its commercial germplasm.

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BH’s proprietary CropOS™ and gene editing platforms were used to design gene editing reagents. These editing reagents were deployed to two commercial soybean varieties. Gene edited plants were obtained for both commercial varieties and are currently being grown in the greenhouse.

Update:
BH’s proprietary CropOS™ and gene editing platforms were used to design gene editing reagents. These editing reagents were deployed to two commercial soybean varieties. Gene edited plants were obtained for both commercial varieties and are currently being grown in the greenhouse. The first plants to come through are edited, but not the exact edit required for full loss of saponins. Additional edited lines are being generated and grown in the next generation.

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Benson Hill used its CropOS and gene editing platform to identify genes responsible for producing saponin compounds. Saponins contribute to a bitter flavor and are an anti-nutrional factor that restricts aquaculture markets for soybean meal. Benson Hill scientists successfully produced gene edited soybean lines in commercial germplasm. The new soybeans lines are in line to be tested for improved composition which will be completed under a new award. The project is proceeding smoothly and on time.