Plant production | Management

Coquita - Coconut shell based substract for plantling production

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Context

Process for making powder mix made from reutilized coconut shells processed and mixed with a number of bionutrient sources available on farm. High water efficiency, lower costs and shorter production time.

About the asset

Process for making powder mix made from reutilized coconut shells processed and mixed with a number of bionutrient sources available on farm.
Technology readiness level on TRL/MRL scale: 8
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Characteristics in comparison with competitors available in the market
High water efficiency, lower costs and shorter production time.
Impacts for the production sector and for society
- Lower costs
- Higher productivity
- Higher sustainability
- Helps reduce environmental damage
- Prevents proliferation of methane and animal pests
- Biodegradable and non-pollutant
- Renewable source

Portfólio de projetos: Energy

Partnership goals

  • Brand licensing
  • Asset licensing
  • Market Development
What is expected from the partnership?
- Make process/product available to plantling producers and farmers in general
- Ensure commercial profit to partners
How will the technology be offered to the production sector?
- Technology transfer to commercial/industrial partner
- Commercial/industrial licensing
- Product available in various size bags
I am interested in this asset

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Responsible Unit:

Embrapa Tabuleiros Costeiros

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