AgrEvo is developing several crops which have been genetically modified by insertion of the pat or bar gene to be tolerant to the herbicide glufosinate-ammonium. When the herbicide is used with these herbicide-tolerant crops, it is called Liberty^TM Herbicide, the tolerant crop is called Liberty Link^TM and together they are referred to as the Liberty Link^TM System. In Canada, Literty Link^TM canola was launched commercially in 1995, with all seeds from the harvest retained in Canada for domestic crush. In 1996, the goal is to have achieved regulatory clearances for Liberty Link^TM canola in key countries so that the harvested seeds can enter commerce. In the United States, Liberty Link^TM corn will be launched commercially in 1997, followed by soybean in 1998. AgrEvo is in the process of obtaining regulatory approvals for theses crops in key export countries.