Agribody Technologies

Agribody Technologies is an agricultural biotechnology company that specializes in enhancing crop yields and extending the shelf life of perishable food products. The company's core technology involves the co-suppression or down-regulation of the Deoxyhypusine synthase (DHS) gene, which regulates the activation of the Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5A (eIF5A) protein, a key switch for plant senescence and stress response. By modulating these targets, Agribody develops crops with significantly higher tolerance to drought, salt, and heat, as well as increased biomass and delayed spoilage. Their technology is delivered through diverse methods including CRISPR gene editing, RNA interference, and traditional molecular breeding. In 2020, the company was acquired by Global Clean Energy Holdings to integrate its yield-enhancing technology into sustainable biofuel feedstocks like Camelina.