---
title: "Dupont plans to use CRISPR-Cas9 to genetically modify corn and wheat"
description: "DuPont plans to increase crop yield by using CRISPR-cas9 to genetically modify corn and wheat"
date: "2015-10-09"
modified: "2015-10-12"
authors:
  - name: "Futurism"
    link: "https://futurism.com/authors/futurism_syndication"
url: "https://futurism.com/dupont-plans-to-use-crispr-cas9-to-genetically-modify-corn-and-wheat"
categories:
  - "Robots and Machines"
tags:
  - "agriculture"
  - "biotech"
  - "caribousciences"
  - "crispr/cas9"
  - "dupont"
  - "gmo"
  - "patents"
---

# Dupont plans to use CRISPR-Cas9 to genetically modify corn and wheat

![](<https://futurism.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2010-509-corn.jpg>)

##### CRISPR/Cas9 in agriculture

DuPont, with the help of Caribou Biosciences, has started growing corn and wheat that has been edited by CRISPR/Cas9. The biotech company is trying to see if they can grow drought-resistant corn and wheat than can breed like a hybrid rather than self-pollinate. If the tests are a success, the new genetically-modified wheat can increase yield by 10-15%. They will join the list of crops that have already been CRISPR/Cas9-edited, like soybeans, rice, and potatoes.

##### DuPont's plans for "CRISPR plants"

Field trials for the CRISPR-edited corn and wheat will be implemented on the Spring of 2016. A representative for DuPont has announced that it plans to bring the products to the market in 5-10 years. DuPont has already invested in Caribou Biosciences, and they will have exclusive rights to the crops' patents once approved.