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Soybean
FFP
2024-02-15
Dicamba tolerant soybean
Bayer West-Central Africa S.A
Species
Glycine max
Trade Name
Dicamba Tolerant Soybean
Event Name
MON87708
Method of Introduction
Agrobacterium-mediated DNA transfer
Year of Approval
2024-02-15
Gene
Dicamba monooxygenase (DMO). Catalyzes the O-demethylation of 2-methoxy-3,6-dichlorobenzoic acid (dicamba) to yield 3,6-dichlorosalicylic acid (DCSA) and formaldehyde via an exocyclic monooxygenation. Thus, the enzyme confers tolerance to dicamba herbicides in planta.
Gene Product
MON 87708 soybean line was developed as a marker-free LMO to exhibit tolerance to dicamba (3,6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid) herbicide.
Gene Function
Tolerance to Dicamba herbicide
Traits
Dicamba tolerant soybean
Developer
Bayer West-Central Africa S.A
