SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: April 15, 2003

(Date of earliest event reported)

DELTAGEN, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

Delaware

000-31147

94-3260659

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(Commission File No.)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

700 Bay Road

Redwood City, CA

94063

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(650) 569-5100

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Item 5. Other Events.

On April 15, 2003, Deltagen, Inc. (“Deltagen”) announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2002. Further details regarding this announcement are contained in Deltagen’s news release dated April 15, 2003 attached as an exhibit hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.

(a)

Not applicable

(b)

Not applicable

(c)

See attached Exhibits Index.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Number		Exhibit

99.1		Deltagen, Inc. News Release dated April 15, 2003

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

DELTAGEN, INC.

By:		/s/ Richard H. Hawkins
		Richard H. Hawkins Chief Financial Officer

Date: April 16, 2003

DELTAGEN INC 8-K