Novel organic fertilizer for sustainable low-carbon agroecosystems
Our novel organo-mineral fertilizer, E-Grow, reduces CO2 emissions, enhances soil organic matter, and improves water retention, supporting sustainable agroecosystems. Validated in controlled trials, it offers a significant carbon sink increase and reduced water footprint.
Overview
E-Grow is an innovative organo-mineral fertilizer designed to revolutionize sustainable agriculture by significantly reducing CO2 emissions and enhancing soil health. Developed collaboratively by Texas Tech University and partner institutions, E-Grow demonstrates a substantial decrease in net CO2 flux from soil systems, improving the carbon sink capacity by 22%. Furthermore, it enhances soil organic matter, thereby increasing water retention and contributing to improved water use efficiency and a reduced agroecosystem water footprint.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Reduces CO2 emissions from soil by up to 77% in specific soil types
- Enhances soil organic matter leading to improved water-holding capacity
- Supports sustainable agriculture by reducing overall water footprint
- Demonstrated efficacy in controlled trials with continuous CO2 and H2O flux monitoring
Future validation efforts include controlled growth chamber, greenhouse, and field trials to quantify environmental impacts and crop performance. Advanced analytical techniques like GC-MS and Raman analysis will be employed to track chemical transformations.
Technology readiness level
This technology is currently at TRL 5, indicating that it has been validated in relevant environments and is ready for further testing and refinement. Plans for large-scale deployment and coordination with stakeholders are underway to optimize and scale the application of E-Grow.
About Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University is a large, comprehensive public research university in Lubbock and an anchor of the Texas Tech University System, coupling academic breadth with applied, collaborative research. Industry partners engage through a research park and incubator, co-located labs, shared core facilities, and West Texas field sites for pilot-scale and real-world testing. Proximity to the Permian Basin and regional manufacturing, plus collaboration with the system’s health sciences center, creates clear pathways for product development, clinical translation, and talent pipelines. Research is supported by competitive federal funding from agencies such as NSF, DOE, USDA, NIH, DoD, and NASA, and a dedicated technology transfer office streamlines IP, licensing, startup formation, and corporate contracting.
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