RhizeBio, Inc.

RhizeBio is an AgTech company that provides advanced soil microbiome testing services designed to help farmers, ranchers, and agricultural consultants track and improve soil health. The company utilizes a proprietary bioinformatics pipeline that combines whole metagenomic sequencing with machine learning and biostatistics to analyze the complex biological environment of the soil. Unlike traditional chemical-based soil tests, RhizeBio’s platform samples all genes and organisms within a soil sample to generate detailed reports on soil biodiversity, functionality, nutrient cycling potential, and disease resistance. This genomic approach allows for a deeper understanding of soil health, enabling users to make data-driven decisions that can lead to increased crop yields and more sustainable agricultural management practices.

These services provide significant value to agricultural professionals by demystifying the complexities of soil microbiomes, which are critical for plant growth and stress adaptation. By offering insights into how soil microorganisms contribute to nutrient availability, disease suppression, and root development, RhizeBio helps customers optimize their land's biological potential and test the impact of various biological inputs. The company, founded in 2022 and based in Mount Holly, North Carolina, has been recognized for its innovation in the field, including its selection for the AgLaunch365 accelerator program, which facilitates on-farm trials to validate the effectiveness of its testing technology. The firm continues to support agribusinesses in transitioning to more productive and sustainable regenerative farming models.