Agritope is an Oregon-based agricultural functional genomics and biotechnology company that develops improved plant products and provides technology to the agricultural industry. Its fruit and vegetable division specializes in the development of improved fruit, vegetable and flower varieties. Agrinomics LLC, its 50%-owned joint venture with Aventis CropScience (NYSE: AVE), conducts a research, development and commercialization program in the field of plant functional genomics. Vinifera, Inc., its majority-owned subsidiary, offers superior grapevine plants to the premium wine industry together with disease testing and elimination services.
