Syngenta will be doing a major expansion at its Woodland, Calif. research and development, and seed production facility. Construction is set to begin this fall, with a completion date in 2014.
The new facility will allow for expanded research and development in the California Central Valley for cereals, corn, cucurbits and tomatoes.
The expansion will include:
• New greenhouses and specialized plant growth environments
• A new plant pathology laboratory
• Expanded work space for research and development activities
The location will be headquarters for Syngenta North American cucurbit research and development, said Scott Langkamp, head of vegetables for Syngenta North America. Vegetables grown at the facility will be shipped around the globe, the company said.
For more, visit www.syngenta.com.
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