Who are the major companies involved in seed ownership?

The major companies involved in seed ownership are usually large multinational corporations that specialize in agricultural biotechnology. These companies include Monsanto (now part of Bayer), DowDuPont (now Corteva Agriscience), Syngenta, and BASF. These companies have extensive research and development capabilities and often hold a significant share of the global seed market. They develop and sell genetically modified (GM) seeds, as well as traditional hybrid seeds, for various crops such as corn, soybeans, cotton, and canola. These companies have faced criticism and controversy over issues related to intellectual property rights, patent protection, and the impact of GM crops on biodiversity and farmers' autonomy.

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