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 | Amaethon was established in 2003 as an innovative partnership between the University of York and IP2IPO Group plc and created to commercialise the research of CNAP, the flagship plant and microbial gene discovery research centre based in the University of York. |
 | Amaethon’s objective is to become a world leading technology commercialisation company in the field of gene discovery research targeted and the utilisation of plants and microbes as cell factories. |
 | Amaethon was established as a stand-alone firm to commercialize the research of the Centre for Novel Agricultural Products (CNAP), a part of the University of York biology department devoted to plant genetics. |
| Amaethon (60 words) |
 | In Insular Brythonic mythology, Amaethon was a god of agriculture, a son of Don and Beli. |
 | He stole a dog, lapwing and roebuck[?] from Arawn, leading to the Battle of Cath Godeau[?] between the underworld gods and monsters and the children of Don. |
 | In this battle, Amaethon's brother, Gwydion, turned trees into warriors that helped the children of Don win. |