Inari is developing seeds for a changing planet. By combining gene editing technologies with computational science, Inari is dramatically shortening the time and cost it takes to develop a new seed. Using its Seed Foundry concept, Inari is using a variety of cell-based assays and custom-built software to develop a deep understanding of sequence polymorphisms, specific gene networks and quantitative traits. Once the target sequences genes have been identified, Inari generates new allelic diversity using our genome editing technologies and deliver the changes into its elite parental lines. The company’s goal is to develop a new generation of more resilient seeds that require less use of natural resources and inputs to reduce the environmental footprint of agriculture on the environment. Results and illustrations of our technical approaches and product concepts will be presented.
