Paradigm Genetics cut its first-quarter losses to $4.1 million, or 13 cents a share. That’s down from $5.2 million a year ago and was 2 cents under guidance offered by Paradigm.

The company (Nasdaq: PDGM) also said revenues decreased to $4.1 million from $5.6 million in the same time frame. Paradigm said contracts with Bayer and Monsanto produced less revenue.

Cuts in losses came largely through layoffs and other cost-cutting controls, the firm said.

Paradigm reported a $6.6 million in the previous quarter.

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