Postboost multi-functional crop protection and flavor-aroma enhancer

Overview

PostBoost is a novel, multi-functional biological treatment designed to enhance crop protection and improve sensory quality. Developed in Israel, it serves as a dual-action solution for both pre-harvest and post-harvest applications. By integrating seamlessly into existing agricultural practices, it provides a powerful, natural alternative to traditional chemical treatments, helping producers increase the marketability and shelf life of their produce while enhancing key consumer-facing attributes.

Technical specifications

The technology operates as a versatile biological tool that can be applied to a wide range of fruits and live plants. Its key capabilities include:

• Biological Crop Protection: Acts as an effective barrier against various pathogens, including fungi, insects, bacteria, and viruses, with efficacy comparable to chemical alternatives.
• Sensory Enhancement: Significantly improves aroma, taste, and sweetness in treated fruits, with notable success in mangoes and grapes.
• Shelf-Life Extension: Enhances post-harvest longevity and reduces chilling injury during cold storage, minimizing food waste.
• Nutritional Benefits: Increases the antioxidant content of fruits, boosting the health value of the final product.
• Flexible Application: Compatible for use as a stand-alone treatment or in combination with conventional chemical and biological agents.

Technology readiness level

The technology has undergone six years of development and validation by research institutions and agricultural partners. It has demonstrated efficacy through extensive laboratory, greenhouse, and field trials conducted in Israel and South Africa. Based on these successful trials and its current status as a portfolio company of an agricultural technology fund, it is assessed at TRL 7, indicating it is an operational prototype ready for commercial deployment and market scale-up.