Fungal endophyte solutions for crop protection and shelf-life extension
Fungit Biosolutions Ltd. offers a biological solution using fungal endophytes to improve crop yield, increase resistance to environmental stresses, and extend fruit and vegetable shelf life. This innovation reduces the need for chemical fungicides and fertilizers.
Overview
Fungit Biosolutions Ltd. presents an innovative, fully biological solution using fungal endophytes to address key agricultural challenges. This technology is designed to enhance crop yield and resilience against a range of environmental stresses, including fungal pathogens, heat, drought, and high salinity. Additionally, it extends the shelf life of fruits and vegetables post-harvest. By potentially reducing the reliance on chemical fungicides and fertilizers, this solution offers a sustainable alternative for crop protection and productivity enhancement.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Biological origin: Utilizes fungal endophytes, naturally occurring microorganisms that live within plant tissues, to promote plant health and stress resistance.
- Dual functionality: Provides both biofungicidal and biostimulative benefits, enhancing plant growth while protecting against pathogens.
- Versatile application: Effective in a variety of crops, including wheat, barley, potatoes, onions, and melons, as well as in extending the shelf life of citrus fruits.
- Environmental benefits: Reduces the need for chemical inputs, offering an eco-friendly approach to agriculture.
Technology readiness level
This technology is currently at TRL 6, indicating that it has been tested in relevant environments and is approaching the stage where it can be validated through extensive field trials. Future plans include collaboration with Valent to refine product specifications, conduct further field trials, and ensure efficacy and safety across various crops and conditions.
About Omerna
Omerna Biosolutions develops targeted, non-GMO, and non-toxic anti-fungal crop protection solutions based on double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) technology. By leveraging natural RNA interference (RNAi) mechanisms, the company's platform utilizes a protective carrier system to enable controlled, slow release of its active agents. This technology is designed to inhibit pathogenic fungi responsible for significant pre- and post-harvest crop losses, providing a sustainable alternative or complement to traditional chemical fungicides.
The company's solutions aim to address the global challenge of crop loss and the limitations of legacy chemical fungicides, such as pathogen resistance, environmental concerns, and increasing regulatory restrictions. By offering a targeted approach with a short development turnaround time, Omerna supports both field applications and shelf-life extension across a wide range of hosts. Founded in 2023 and supported by the InNegev technological incubator and the Israeli Innovation Authority, the company works with leading academic partners to improve agricultural efficacy while reducing residue levels.
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