Syngenta has developed a new one-step genome editing technique named haploid induction editing (HI-Edit) technology. HI-Edit refers to the reproductive process of haploid induction (HI), which occurs naturally in wheat, corn, barley and tobacco, which is combined with a genome-editing technology such as CRISPR-Cas9. The technology reportedly allows breeders to modify crops at various stages in the seeds R&D process without the substantial cost and time associated with introgression, the traditional method of transferring genes from one crop variety into another. To date, HI-Edit has been applied to field corn and sweet corn, however there is evidence the technique could be applied to wheat, whilst applications in soybeans and tomatoes are being developed. The aim of the technology is to reduce the time it takes to develop commercial crop varieties.