Customized biofertilizers tailored to each plant’s individual needs
For over a century, the excessive use of chemical fertilizers has adversely affected plant microbiota, human health, and the environment. These microbiota, composed of microorganisms both inside and outside of plants, are crucial for plant health. Traditional agricultural practices have caused a major imbalance in this vital ecosystem, leading to compromised crop health and decreased yields. What if fertilizers could be adapted to fit each plant's unique ecological requirements?
What is the Solution?
Microendo is working on biofertilizer development, specializing in creating specific biofertilizers for different crops. Their process involves analyzing plant samples to understand the existing microbiota, enabling them to identify the needs of each crop. Based on this analysis, Microendo develops a tailored biofertilizer by selecting key microorganisms to restore and enhance the plant's microbiota. This approach not only boosts the plant's immune system but also increases crop yield.
The benefits of Microendo’s biofertilizers include enhancing nutrient absorption, protecting plants from diseases and pests, and increasing resilience to stress conditions like drought and extreme temperatures. Committed to sustainable agriculture, Microendo focuses on organic, crop-specific solutions to maintain the natural balance of plant microbiota and the environment.
What EQT Foundation loves about Microendo
EQT Foundation admires Microendo’s way of solving two problems with the same solution, reducing agricultural inefficiency and improving plant resilience by tailor-made bio-fertilizers. The improvement absorption allows farmers to use less fertilizer, which would reduce the environmental footprint, while improving plant resilience and soil health. It is said that nature was not able to keep up with and protect itself from the industrial revolution. We see a lot of innovations under the broader theme of the geo-engineering of plants, either to grow faster, become more resilient or pull up metals from the soil. The personalization of fertilizer represents a new path forward in reducing the GHG emissions of agriculture, and it is something we will definitely keep an eye on.
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