Biopolymer micro carrier system for enhanced agrochemical efficacy
Unibaio's Micro Carrier System (MCS) utilizes nanoscale chitosan to enhance agrochemical uptake in plants, reducing active ingredient use by up to 80%, while maintaining pest and disease control. Ideal for ultra-low volume applications such as drone spraying.
Overview
Unibaio's Micro Carrier System (MCS) represents a significant advancement in agricultural technology, designed to improve the bioavailability and efficacy of agrochemicals. By leveraging the unique properties of chitosan, a natural biopolymer, the MCS enhances plant uptake and provides controlled release of active ingredients. This innovation allows for up to an 80% reduction in agrochemical usage, significantly decreasing environmental impact while maintaining or improving the effectiveness of pest and disease control measures. The system is particularly suited for ultra-low volume application methods, such as drone spraying.
Technical specifications
- Nanoscale chitosan manipulation: The MCS utilizes chitosan at the nanoscale to create particles that effectively bind with a wide range of chemicals, enhancing their delivery into plants.
- Controlled release mechanism: Ensures that active compounds are efficiently delivered to target sites within the plant, improving the efficacy of systemic pesticides and biostimulants.
- Compatibility and versatility: Designed to attach to many chemicals, allowing for broad spectrum re-formulations and adaptability across various crop types.
- Field validation: Successfully validated through over 50 field trials across three seasons, demonstrating improved delivery efficiency and reduced chemical waste.
Technology readiness level
The Micro Carrier System is at Technology Readiness Level 6, with successful field trials completed and current efforts focused on validating compatibility and performance with specific formulations like Valent’s Star Hidro®. The next steps include further field validation, formulation stability testing, and exploring licensing opportunities for commercialization within 6-12 months.
About Unibaio
Unibaio is an AgTech biotechnology company that develops biodegradable nanoparticle and microparticle technology derived from natural sources, such as shrimp waste, to optimize the delivery of agrochemicals [2, 4, 6]. By trapping active ingredients like pesticides and fertilizers within these natural polymer-based carriers, the technology enables more efficient plant penetration and sustained release [4, 5, 6]. This approach allows agrochemical companies to reformulate existing products to enhance performance, reduce the required application doses, and lower chemical toxicity while complying with stringent environmental regulations [2, 4].
This technology provides significant value to farmers and agricultural partners by reducing chemical usage, improving crop yields, and lowering application costs [2, 4]. Unibaio’s circular economy model addresses sustainability challenges by repurposing industrial waste, providing a biodegradable alternative to synthetic materials [6]. The company operates primarily on a B2B model, offering services that include formula optimization, efficiency testing, and environmental impact certification to help customers navigate the transition toward more sustainable agricultural practices [2, 5].
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