Endonourish: A novel mycorrhizae-based biostimulant for sustainable agriculture
EndoNourish is a unique mycorrhizae-based biostimulant designed to boost crop productivity by enhancing early plant development, resilience, and nutrient uptake. Compatible with a broad range of crops, it reduces reliance on synthetic chemicals, promoting sustainable agriculture.
Overview
EndoNourish is an innovative mycorrhizae-based biostimulant developed to enhance sustainable agricultural practices. Unlike traditional mycorrhizae, EndoNourish is compatible with crops that were previously non-responsive, such as brassicas, and works effectively across a wide range of arable and specialty crops. By improving early plant growth, resilience, and nutrient uptake, EndoNourish reduces the need for synthetic chemical inputs, thus aligning with modern sustainability goals without compromising yield.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Unique formulation: Proprietary mycorrhizae strain that offers rapid colonization and enhanced crop performance.
- Broad compatibility: Effective with brassicas and other crops previously unresponsive to mycorrhizal treatments.
- Field-proven results:
- Spinach: 234% yield increase
- Rocket: 73% yield increase
- Coriander: 43% yield increase
- Maize: 9% silage & 52% grain increase
- Accelerated growth cycle: 25% faster cycle time, enabling more planting cycles per year.
- Synergistic applications: Can be co-formulated with existing biostimulants and crop protection solutions for enhanced performance.
Technology readiness level
EndoNourish is currently at a Technology Readiness Level of 5, having demonstrated successful field trials and scalability in production. Future validations will focus on expanding trials to additional key crops, testing compatibility with existing agricultural products, and confirming the environmental sustainability benefits.
About MycoNourish Limited
MycoNourish Limited was a United Kingdom-based agricultural biotechnology company that specialized in precision fungal technologies to improve crop performance, resilience, and sustainability. Founded in 2018 as a spin-out from the James Hutton Institute, the company developed a unique system for tailoring arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), which are naturally occurring symbiotic organisms that act as a secondary root system for plants. Unlike generic biological products, the company’s technology utilized a personalized medicine approach to customize fungal strains for specific crops, varieties, and growing conditions. This approach aimed to enhance nutrient uptake, increase yield quality, and reduce reliance on synthetic chemical inputs.
By providing targeted microbial solutions, the company sought to help growers maximize marketable produce, particularly in high-value sectors such as strawberries, tomatoes, and leafy greens. The technology was designed to address systemic industry challenges, including food wastage, environmental degradation, and the need for increased food security. MycoNourish gained industry recognition through various awards and accelerator programs, validating its scientific approach to evidence-led innovation. As of recent reporting, the business has faced financial constraints leading to the appointment of a liquidator and efforts to sell its intellectual property and assets.
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