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Description, in aggregate or in detail, of the major classifications and carrying amounts of total assets sold, or to be sold, as part of the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation).

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Description, in aggregate or in detail, of the major classifications and carrying amounts of total liabilities settled or transferred, or which are expected to be settled or transferred, as part of the disposal group including a component of the entity (discontinued operation).

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DSM Asset Purchase Agreement (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Calculation of the gain on sale as of the disposal date
Consideration received						$ 37,000
Carrying value of assets:
Assets						-33
Liabilities						333
Carrying value						300
Transaction costs						3,160
Allocated license revenue for alpha-amylase and xylanase enzyme						(1,520)
Deferred revenue associated with undelivered elements						(1,342)
Gain on sale of oilseed processing business	$ 0	$ 0	$ 31,278,000	$ 31,278	$ 31,278	$ 31,278	$ 0	$ 0