# Genetically boosting methionine in corn could benefit millions

> Feedstuffs reports that Rutgers scientists have boosted methionine in corn by inserting a bacterial gene, which could benefit millions and reduce feed costs. The article is a short news item on the same research.

- Date: 2017-10-10 · published 2017-10-10T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/68813-genetically-boosting-methionine-in-corn-could-benefit-millions
- Commodities: [Methionine](https://feedsoft.ai/c/METH.md)

## Why it matters

The research could reduce future demand for synthetic methionine if adopted, but it has no immediate price effect.

## Read by commodity

- METH: bearish ▼

## Sources

- feedstuffs.com: https://www.feedstuffs.com/agribusiness-news/genetically-boosting-methionine-in-corn-could-benefit-millions

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