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Cibus transfers gene-edited rice traits to Interoc for South American seed development
Cibus transferred its gene-edited herbicide-tolerant rice traits to Interoc, a seed company, following Interoc's receipt of an import permit in March 2026. This is a major step toward commercialization in South American markets, where gene-edited crops face fewer regulatory barriers than in the US.
- Interoc received import permit in March 2026
- Cibus transferred gene-edited traits in May 2026
- Enables localized seed development for South America
- Advances path to 2027 LATAM commercial launch