Becrop®: microbiome-driven solution for enhanced crop nutrition

Overview

BeCrop® technology represents a transformative approach to agriculture by integrating advanced soil microbiome analysis with AI-driven insights to enhance and monitor the nutritional quality of crops. Using next-generation DNA sequencing, BeCrop® profiles microbial functions such as nutrient cycling, enabling the solubilization and mineralization of nutrients for improved plant uptake. This technology not only boosts nutrient density and bioavailability but also provides actionable recommendations for nutrient-enriched fertilizers and biostimulants. The BeCrop® Portal further supports traceability, allowing for consistent tracking of soil health and crop quality over time and across geolocations.

Technical specifications

Key features:

• Utilizes next-generation DNA sequencing technologies (16S rRNA and ITS markers) to profile soil microbiome functions.
• AI-powered analysis provides field-level diagnostics, including heatmaps of nutrient deficiencies and disease risks.
• Generates BeCrop® Indexes for comprehensive soil health assessment.
• Recommends targeted applications of micronutrient-enriched fertilizers and biostimulants.
• Enables traceability and tracking of nutrient uptake and soil health via the BeCrop® Portal.
• Proven effectiveness in reducing agricultural inputs by up to 20% while maintaining yields and enhancing soil health.

Technology readiness level

The BeCrop® technology is at Technology Readiness Level 9, indicating that it has been fully validated through global trials and is ready for commercial deployment. The ongoing and planned validation phases further aim to optimize and scale the technology across diverse crop types and climatic regions, ensuring its suitability for broad market integration.