Ceragen

Ceragen is a Canadian biotechnology company that develops plant-growth-promoting microbial products, often described as probiotics for plants. These inoculants are designed to be applied to the roots of crops, such as tomatoes and lettuce, to improve nutrient uptake, help plants manage environmental stress, and ultimately increase greenhouse crop yields. By integrating natural soil-based bacteria and fungi into soil-less hydroponic systems, Ceragen provides technology that enables growers to produce more food with existing resource inputs. The company maintains its own production and research facility in Kitchener, Ontario, and is expanding its market reach into international territories including Mexico and the Netherlands.

Beyond its work in microbial development, Ceragen provides specialized laboratory services centered on advanced DNA and viral sequencing for agriculture. These services move beyond traditional testing methods by revealing the entire microbial community within a sample, allowing growers to identify pathogens, monitor viral loads, and observe shifts in the microbiome before visible symptoms appear. By combining molecular diagnostics with practical reporting, Ceragen helps commercial growers improve crop management and make data-driven decisions to combat disease pressure and sustain healthy production environments.