Plant production | Agrochemicals
Nitrogen-fixing and growth-promoting bacterial strains to produce corn inoculant
Context
It helps to reduce corn crops’ dependence on chemical nutrients.
About the asset
Strain of bacteria of the species Herbaspirillum seropedicae, which colonizes the interior of corn roots, fixing nitrogen in free-living and promoting plant growth. Bacteria of the species Herbaspirillum seropedicae have been shown to be able to promote plant growth through multiple mechanisms, including biological nitrogen fixation. The fact that it provides nitrogen and stimulates root growth leads to the optimization of fertilizer use by plants, that is, it increases the efficiency of nutrient use.
Technology readiness level on TRL/MRL scale: 5
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Theoretical models
Lab assays
Pilot scale
Final/full scale
Proof of concept
Prototypes
Market
Characteristics in comparison with competitors available in the market
Alternative strain to Azospirillum ssp. It is an obligate endophyte and has the ability to solubilize inorganic phosphate.
Impacts for the production sector and for society
This asset offers a new strain for production of inoculants for corn, an option to current existing products.
Partnership goals
- Technical and/or Industrial Validation
- Asset licensing
- Codevelopment (proof of concept to prototype)
What is expected from the partnership?
Co-development of inoculants and plant growth promoters.
How will the technology be offered to the production sector?
As this asset is a bacterial strain, it is expected to catch the attention of industries that produce inoculants and bioinputs, which can be done through business rounds and thematic workshops, among other initiatives.
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