Genetische manipulatie en Monsanto

The Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) is an American multinational agricultural biotechnology corporation. It is the world’s leading producer of the herbicide glyphosate, marketed as "Roundup".

The company is by far the leading producer of genetically engineered (GE) seed, holding 70%–100% market share for various crops.

Agracetus, owned by Monsanto, exclusively produces Roundup Ready soybean seed for the commercial market.

In March 2005, it finalized the purchase of Seminis Inc, making it also the largest conventional seed company in the world. It has over 18,800 employees worldwide, and an annual revenue of USD$11.365 billion reported for 2008.