Krilltech's nanobiostimulant for enhanced crop yield and water use efficiency

Overview

Krilltech offers a groundbreaking nanobiostimulant that significantly enhances crop yield and water use efficiency (WUE), even under challenging conditions such as limited water availability and heat stress. This solution has demonstrated remarkable results in various crops like melon, common bean, and forage crops by boosting yields and reducing water usage. As a climate-smart innovation, it facilitates sustainable agriculture by enabling plants to thrive with less water.

Technical specifications

Krilltech's nanobiostimulant works by activating key plant enzymes such as sucrose synthase and invertase, which are crucial for sucrose metabolism and osmotic adjustment. This activation enhances photosynthesis, stabilizes membranes, and ensures energy flux, thus improving plant resilience to drought and heat stress. Notable field results include a 36.5% increase in WUE for melons and a 26% yield increase in common beans, even under reduced irrigation conditions. Additionally, KrillMax, a complementary product, further amplifies resilience by regulating sucrose metabolism.

Technology readiness level

The technology has achieved a readiness level of 9, indicating it is fully market-ready and already commercialized in Brazil. Ongoing efforts aim to adapt it for the U.S. market through a structured three-phase validation process, ensuring scalability and consistency for widespread farmer adoption.