Exelixis Plant Sciences, Inc.
Exelixis Plant Sciences operates millions of small solar-powered factories -- i.e., plants. A subsidiary of cancer-drug-development company, Exelixis, Inc., it focuses on plant genomics (identifying plant DNA sequences and identifying specific genes and their functions) in order to produce natural flavors and colorants for food, health and wellness, and cosmetics manufacturers. In addition, the company's gene technology provides improvement in areas such as plant-disease resistance and improved crop yield. Since 2007 it has partnered with Dow AgroSciences to do research focused on the development of new tools for gene discovery and the validation of novel crop traits.
Contact Details
Office Address
Exelixis Plant Sciences, Inc.
210 East Grand Avenue
San Francisco, CA, USA 94080-0511
Phone: (650) 837-7000
Fax: (650) 837-8300
Executives
President and Chief Executive Officer
Michael M.Morrissey, Ph.D.
Executive Vice President of Business Development
Frances K. Heller, J.D.
Executive Vice President and Chief
Frank L.Karbe