Edison Rubber Employee Directory
Biotechnology ResearchMissouri, United States2-10 Employees
Edison Rubber is a biotechnology research company based in St. Louis, Missouri, focused on developing a domestic source of natural rubber by converting sunflower crops. Its work centers on increasing rubber concentration in sunflower leaves from about 0.5% to over 5%, with the aim of making rubber extraction economically viable within the United States. The company targets the agricultural and industrial biomaterials sectors, providing a potential alternative supply chain for natural rubber and reducing reliance on imported sources. Edison operates in a research-driven space that combines crop science with genomics-based breeding to create a scalable pathway for rubber production from sunflowers. Located in the St. Louis area, the company positions itself within the biotechnology research industry as it advances crops for industrial applications. }