Cibus transfers gene-edited rice traits to partner Interoc for testing

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Cibus Announces Transfer of Gene-Edited Herbicide Tolerance Traits in Interoc Rice Seeds for Testing and Production

May 4, 2026 7:00 AM EDT

SAN DIEGO, May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cibus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBUS), a leading agricultural technology company specializing in the development and licensing of high-value plant traits, today announced the transfer of gene-edited materials for herbicide tolerance in rice to its partner, Interoc. This transition facilitates the commencement by Interoc of testing and production in anticipation of the forthcoming launch of Interocs CIBUS® enhanced seed products into the Latin American agricultural sector.

Our collaboration with Cibus continues to deliver significant value, said Fernando De La Puente, Corporate Vice President at Interoc. Rice is a critical... More