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Pivot Bio's product PROVEN has received approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for commercial use in corn cultivation, activating the dormant nitrogen-fixing capability of naturally occurring rhizosphere bacteria through gene editing.
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9/6/2026
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Valid until: 12/5/2026
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