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Phytoform

edits crop genomes and activates novel traits.

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Phytoform is an agricultural biotechnology company based in London and Boston that uses artificial intelligence and genome editing to develop Nature Identical™ novel crop traits, aiming to create resilient and sustainable crops for a future-secure food system. Founded by Dr. Will Pelton and Dr. Nicolas Kral, the company partners with organizations to translate scientific discoveries into real-world impact, and is currently working on a plant artificial chromosome project funded by the UK's Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) in collaboration with the University of Cambridge and other academic partners.