(Manhattan, Kansas, 10 June 2010)-Edenspace Systems Corporation today announced the election of Dr. W.David Witherspoon, Jr. to the company's Board of Directors. Dr. Witherspoon is the Head of the North American Renewable Fuels business for Syngenta Seeds and is a member of Syngenta's Corn and Soybean Leadership Team for the United States. Dr. Witherspoon joined Syngenta in 2004 through the acquisition of Garst Seed Company where he served as President. He received his B.S. degree in Biology from the Citadel, M.S. in Agronomy from Clemson University and, in 1987, his Ph.D. in Crop Science, Breeding & Genetics from North Carolina State University.

Edenspace, headquartered in northeastern Kansas, is a commercial leader in developing improved crops for production of biofuels and bioproducts from non-food agricultural residues and dedicated energy crops. The company has entered into research and development agreements with the U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE"), the U.S. Department of Agriculture, DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Syngenta Ventures, universities and other corporations. The company received the U.S. Department of Energy's 2008 Energy Innovator Award. With expertise in plant biotechnology, agronomy, and environmental science, Edenspace is developing innovative, sustainable technologies to meet energy needs and protect the environment.

To learn more about Edenspace's recent collaboration with Syngenta please review the recent press release.