BIOTECHNICA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
                           PROMISSORY NOTE


For value received, BioTechnica International, Inc., a Delaware
Corporation, promises to pay to Limagrain Genetics Corp., a
Delaware Corporation, the sum of three million, two hundred sixty
thousand, eight hundred and forty six ($3,260,846) U.S. Dollars.

This note replaces and supersedes the note in the same face
amount dated June 29, 1994.  By acceptance of this note, the
previous note is considered paid in full and canceled.

The indebtedness evidenced by this note is subordinated to any
and all indebtedness, obligations, and liabilities of BioTechnica
International, Inc. hereof to Harris Trust and Savings Bank in
the manner and to the extent set forth in that certain
Subordination Agreement with said Bank dated June 29, 1994, to
which reference is hereby made of a more fully statement thereof.

The note will be due and payable on July 1, 1997.

The interest rate for each period (July 1 through June 30 of the
following year) will be determined annually on July 1 (or the
next day if July 1 is not a banking day).  The rate will be the
one year Banquet Nationale de Paris LIBOR interest rate plus
7/16% p.a.

Interest will be paid annually to Limagrain Genetics Corp. on
June 20 prior to the end of each annual period.

In the event of default, BioTechnica International, Inc. agrees
to pay all costs of collection and reasonable attorneys' fees to
the extent permitted by law.  This note will be governed under
the laws of the State of Illinois.

Signed under seal this 30th day of June, 1995.


BIOTECHNICA INTERNATIONAL, INC.           LIMAGRAIN GENETICS
CORP.


/s/ J.C. Gouache                          /s/ E. Rougier
J.C. Gouache                              E. Rougier
President and COO                         President and CEO