Ag tech provider BioConsortia Inc., Davis, Calif., on Jan. 26 announced that it has developed nitrogen-fixing products to expand its microbe-based technology to vegetables such as potatoes, tomatoes, and lettuce.
“The field results in potatoes and other vegetables continue to impress, and we’re excited to continue our work with vegetable seed developers, input providers, and growers around the globe as we get one step closer to product launch,” said Dr. Hong Zhu, Senior Vice President of Research and Development at BioConsortia.
BioConsortia said its nitrogen-fixing seed treatment products have already been validated through hundreds of field trials in cereals like wheat, rice, and corn, where the products routinely deliver increased yield or enable nitrogen displacement. In fruit and vegetable markets, BioConsortia will offer both seed treatment and formulations designed for application to soil or through drip irrigation.
“This is an exciting development for BioConsortia and the vegetable industry,” said Marcus Meadows-Smith, CEO at BioConsortia. “Products like these allow growers to reduce their reliance on synthetic nitrogen fertilizers and better meet the challenges of balancing crop productivity with ecological safety.”