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Tim Panosian, Ph.D.

Former Protein Structure and Design Team Lead, Monsanto Company

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I am a biochemist who uses X-ray crystallography to understand how proteins work at the atomic level. I was a part of the Monsanto team since 2011 and have held various roles in the Protein Sciences platform in the Biotechnology organization. My undergraduate degree is in biochemistry and my Ph.D. is in pharmacology where I studied protein structure function relationships and how to engineer enzymes so they can be used to make medicines using green chemistry. 

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Q: Does Monsanto genetically enhance plants with chitosan? If so, how does chitosan enhance plant cellulose on a molecular level? I am studying entomologybiochemistry and I would like some insight.

Answered By Tim Panosian, Ph.D. - Sep 02, 2015

A: The short answer is no, Monsanto does not genetically enhanced plants with chitosan. However, chitosan does have uses in agriculture when it is sprayed on the field.   Chitosan is a modified form of a long polymer sugar derivative called chitin that is found in the exoskeletons of arthropods (such as shrimp, lobsters, etc.), insects, and fungi. It is used by some farmers as both a fertilizer and as a pesticide. Monsanto does not sell a chitosan product, but it can be purchased through other vendors. Interestingly, much of the chitosan that is commercially available is made by chemicall [...]

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