Edward Shonsey

Diversa searches high and low for DNA. In its quest to develop new enzymes and other active biological compounds, the biotechnology company collects and catalogs the DNA of organisms in diverse environments (from manure piles to tropical islands). A variety of manufacturers license these compounds from the firm to develop or improve their products, which include detergents, oils, animal feeds, and pharmaceuticals. Diversa's products include enzymes for the oil and gas industry

Scidera Genomics LLC develops and commercializes biotechnology-based products to improve animal health. The American company was founded by Adelene Q. Perkins and Robert A. Curtis. Scidera Genomics was acquired by Neogen Corp. on January 02, 2013 for $3.40 million.

Verenium Corp. produces cellulosic ethanol derived from multiple biomass feedstocks. It manufactures and markets enzyme products in the fields of animal health and nutrition, grain processing, oilseed processing, oilfield services and other industrial processes such as pulp and paper and textiles. The company was founded in December 1992 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Agrivida, Inc. engages in the provision of research and manufacture of enzymes. It focuses on enzymes that improve poultry and swine nutrition. The company was founded by R. Michael Raab and Jeremy Schley Johnson in 2002 and is headquartered in Medford, MA.

ArborGen, Inc. develops biotechnology tree seedling products. It also provides conventional and technology enhanced seedlings to the forestry industry. The firm's seedling products span the entire technology spectrum, from conventional seedlings to biotechnology seedlings. The company was founded on February 7, 2000 and is headquartered in Ridgeville, SC.

L1 Agrosciences, Inc. provides exceptional and innovative agricultural traits. Its goal is to commercialize and pursue humanitarian applications of a unique portfolio of plant traits for nitrogen utilization efficiency and yield stability under stress. This trait portfolio, combined with an experienced scientific and management team will target yield improvement, reduction of inputs such as nitrogen fertilizer, and the accelerated growth and health of plants. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Cellana, Inc. produces biofuel feedstocks from marine microalgae. Its products include renew omega-3 epa and dha nutritional oils, food/animal feed, and biofuel feedstocks. The company was founded by C. Barry Raleigh and is headquartered in Kailua-Kona, HI.

Syngenta Seeds LLC engages in the process and distribution of seeds. The firm's products include corn, soybean, alfalfa, wheat, sunflower, sugar beets, vegetables and flower seeds. The company is headquartered in Downers Grove, IL.