BioConsortia
BioConsortia develops microbe-based solutions for agriculture, enhancing crop yield, disease control, and nitrogen fixation through advanced R&D platforms and proprietary technologies.
Services
BioConsortia specializes in creating microbe-based solutions for agriculture. These solutions replace traditional crop inputs, focusing on areas such as nitrogen-fixation, disease control, nematode control, crop yield enhancement, and post-harvest food safety. The company's innovations are designed to offer sustainable and efficient alternatives for crop management.
Products
BioConsortia offers a variety of products tailored to meet the specific needs of agriculture professionals. Their product lineup includes nitrogen-fixing seed treatments, biostimulants to counteract environmental stresses like drought and salt, biopesticides for protecting crops from nematodes and diseases, and biological post-harvest fungicides. These products are noted for their long shelf life, efficacy, and ease of application.
Research and Development Platform
BioConsortia has developed an advanced R&D platform that integrates microbial characterization, genome design, multi-trait screening, and proprietary data interrogation software. Key elements of this platform include Advanced Microbial Selection™ (AMS), RhizoViz™, and GenePro™. These tools enable the discovery and development of beneficial microbes that support sustainable agricultural practices.
Innovative Microbial Technologies
BioConsortia is at the forefront of microbial technology innovation. Their products include nitrogen fixation solutions that can displace up to 20% of synthetic fertilizers and microbial nematicides with a shelf life exceeding two years. The company's fungicides offer improved efficacy and disease control, while the biological post-harvest fungicides ensure high effectiveness without chemical residues.
Funding and Microbe Collection
BioConsortia has secured over $50 million in funding from sustainable agriculture and food investors. The company also boasts one of the world's largest collections of pre-screened and characterized microorganisms, with over 60,000 microbes, including 9,000 endophytes. This extensive collection aids in their ongoing research and innovation efforts.