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Agricultural Biotech
Turbocharging Sugarcane
Gustavo T. Leite
London, December 2nd, 2016
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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Enhanced breeding
techniques
Genetically modified
sugarcane
Engineered seeds
Improved crop
management
Cellulosic ethanol
Tons of sugar per hectare
Sugarcane
Breeding
CTC Sugarcane Improvement Program
World’s largest
germplasm bank
High performance
team
ResearchStations25
Soil
Climate
Management
Tailor-made for each production environment
High performing varieties
Speed to market
Leading program for elite varieties
Biotechnology
In Sugarcane
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
Herbicide Tolerant Sugarcane
Control Herbicide Tolerant
Potential traits under evaluation
Photosynthetic
efficiency
Higher sugar content
Drought
tolerance
Sugarcane
Seeds
Reduction
of Planting
Gaps
Cost
Reduction
Healthier
material
Expansion
of Production
Area
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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
In summary...
An unique value proposition that translates into
highly productive biomass.
