BASF Plant Science is one of the world’s leading companies in plant biotechnology for agriculture. Our headquarters at the Research Triangle Park site near Raleigh, North Carolina, ensure our proximity to our main markets in North and South America.
With our global network of research sites in the United States, Canada, Belgium and Germany, we help farmers meet the growing demand for increased agricultural productivity as well as better nutrition. BASF invests more than €150 million per year to accomplish these goals.
Research Triangle Park (RTP) In RTP, BASF manages a total of 480,000 sq. ft. and employs approximately 950 people. RTP serves as headquarters for the North American activities of BASF’s Crop Protection division as well as global ...
Research Triangle Park (RTP) Transgenic soybeans are part of a project that works on making soybeans resistant against fungal pathogens like Asian soybean rust, which contributes to high economic losses in agriculture every year.
Research Triangle Park (RTP) Fungal diseases in maize lead to high economic losses every year. BASF Plant Science is developing traits to make corn plants resistant to specific fungal pathogens.
Research Triangle Park (RTP) The Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina, is one of BASF’s six major hubs for research and development in North America. It offers several laboratories and greenhouse space for diverse ...
Research Triangle Park (RTP) Experiments in the protein analytics lab support the development and characterization of traits. BASF Plant Science develops traits that make plants more resistant to fungal pathogens, tolerant to ...