Sept 22 (Reuters) - Monsanto (NYSE:MON) Co MON.N :
* Adds patricia verduin, ph.d., to board of directors
* Says verduin is vice president and chief technology officer of Colgate
Palmolive Company-
* Says the addition of dr. verduin to monsanto's board brings the number of
directors to 14, with 13 independent directors
* Source text for Eikon ID:nBw6r91P0a
* Further company coverage MON.N