Israeli start-up has 'eyes' for protein-packed potatoes

ReaGenics focuses on botanically derived proteins and other products through plant cell bioreactor production.

Biotech start-up ReaGenics announced the successful development of a cell-based potato that contains 31% protein, with the potential to increase that total — up from the native 2% — to as much as 40%.

The process involves a patented technology for multiplication and manipulation of lavender cells to generate pharma-grade molecules that then can add protein…