1. Plenish® High Oleic Soy

2. The First Biotech Trait with Direct Consumer Benefits2
Plenish® High Oleic Soy - A High Impact Product
Improved Fatty Acid Profile
~75% Oleic, highest oleic content in soy
20 percent less saturated fat than commodity soybean oil
0g trans fat
Enhanced functionality with higher heat stability for frying and improved shelf life
New Markets in Industrial Applications
Renewable, environmentally-friendly alternative to petroleum-based products
Solid soybean yield and agronomics to reduce costs
75%
22%
The First Biotech Trait with Direct Consumer Benefits

3. Silencing of oleic desaturase genes3
Biotechnology to Improve Soybean Oil Stability & Nutrition
Large reduction in unstable fatty acids
Eliminates need for hydrogenation and the creation of trans fats
Large increase in heart-healthy oleic fatty acid (monounsaturated fat)
Fatty acid profile similar to heart-healthy olive oil
Saturated
Monounsaturated
Polyunsaturated
Commodity Soybean Oil 11 4 22 55 8
Palmitic
Acid
C16:0
Stearic
C18:0
Oleic
C18:1
Linoleic
C18:2
Linolenic
C18:3
Silencing of oleic desaturase genes
Gene silencing deployed that results in a high concentration of very stable oleic acid
PlenishTM
High Oleic*
6-7
4-5
>75
5-8
<3
Relative rate of oxidation 3

4. Plenish® High Oleic Soybean Yield Data Summary
Pioneer’s Plenish® Seed Product Development
Commercialize products which demonstrate yield parity and meeting composition specifications
Develop products that growers will grow for their yield and agronomics even if no premium was paid
Products must meet minimum oil and protein targets for Processors and End-users
Commercialize products that are in the “Leader Package” of Pioneer products in a production zone.
Products must meet same advancement criteria as Pioneer’s elite commodity seed products along with compositional targets
Wide area product testing in key geographies prior to commercial release
Meet or exceed defensive trait (disease resistance) targets in all target geographies
Cyst Nematode, Phytophthora, Sudden Death Syndrome, Others
Plenish® High Oleic Soybean Yield Data Summary
(Bushels / Acre)
Source: Pioneer research plot yield data from 407 observations in Indiana and Ohio depicting an average yield on Plenish ® high oleic soybeans commercial varieties compared to average yield of Pioneer® brand elite soybean checks in
Plenish® High Oleic Varieties Pioneer Elite Varieties

5. Food Industry Demand Targeted Applications5
Food Industry Demand
Targeted Applications
Restaurant Applications
Frying Oils - restaurant deep-frying
Pan/Grill Oils – pan frying, sauté
Pan Sprays – anti-sticking release agent
Salad dressings, sauces
Packaged Foods
Commercial Frying - frozen potatoes, chicken, seafood
Snack Foods – salty snacks, chips, nuts
Baked Goods – spray oil, base oil for shortenings
Product testing with major food companies
Meeting or exceeding product performance targets
Positive test results on flavor and functionality attributes
Large supply availability in the future to maintain an attractive price point

6. Plenish® Oil Opens New Industrial Markets6
Plenish® Oil Opens New Industrial Markets
Drivers
Environmental stewardship
Containment and clean-up costs
Functional properties
Higher flash point
Lubricity
Volatility
Value of High Oleic Soy
Heat and Oxidative Stability
Lubricants
Transformer Oils
Oleic Purity – better product uniformity, reduced separation costs
Polyols
Oleochemicals
Represents
15 – 20% of
High Oleic Soy acres
Cleanup workers removing oil from the transformer below damaged power house.
Canal Breach Results in Spill to Lewis River

7. Benefiting Everyone from Farmers to Consumers7
Benefiting Everyone from Farmers to Consumers
Farmers: High performing soybeans with yields similar to Pioneer’s elite varieties, opportunity to earn additional income per bushel Soy Processors: Expanded markets, supports existing infrastructure Food Service Companies: Longer fry life, reduced polymer buildup, improved flavor Packaged Food Companies: Trans-free label, improved flavor, better shelf life Consumers: Nutrition benefits with improved taste, 0g trans fat, less saturated fat, high in monounsaturated fat Non-Food Companies: Biodegradable, renewable replacement for petroleum oils
High Oleic Soy
10 – 15 MM Acres
25-35%
of US crush
Volume

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