Sustainable biostimulant for enhanced lawn and garden carbon sequestration
Introducing AggieGrow (AG), a mesobiliverdin IXa-based biostimulant that enhances root growth and carbon uptake in plants, promoting carbon sequestration in lawns and gardens. Derived from GRAS-compliant sources, AG is ready for scaling and commercialization.
Overview
AggieGrow (AG) is an innovative biostimulant developed to enhance carbon sequestration in lawns and gardens by promoting robust root growth and nutrient uptake. Based on mesobiliverdin IXa (MBV), a safe analog of biliverdin, AG alleviates oxidative stress in plants, leading to improved resilience and productivity. This sustainable solution supports environmental efforts by increasing the carbon storage capacity of soil, thereby contributing to climate change mitigation.
Technical specifications
- Key features:
- Derived from GRAS-compliant sources, ensuring safety and scalability
- Proven to stimulate seed germination and root development in radishes, soybeans, corn, and other grass-family plants
- Accelerates tertiary root growth, enhancing nutrient and carbon uptake
- Available at 10 Kg lab scale with designed processes for industrial scalability
- Applications:
- Ideal for use in lawns, gardens, and broader agricultural settings
- Compatible with existing lawn and turf management practices
Technology readiness level
Currently at Technology Readiness Level 5, AggieGrow has undergone lab and small field trials demonstrating its efficacy in promoting plant growth and stress resistance. Plans are in place for further validation and efficiency improvements through sponsored research, with industry partnerships sought for field testing and commercialization.
About Utah State University
Utah State University is a comprehensive public land‑grant research university (Carnegie R1) serving Utah through a flagship Logan campus and a statewide network. Industry connects through the Innovation Campus research park, where companies co‑locate with faculty and access shared facilities. USU’s Space Dynamics Laboratory, a US Space Force–sponsored University Affiliated Research Center, offers mission‑driven pathways for space and defense collaboration. Statewide Extension offices and field sites enable pilot deployments and real‑world validation across Utah’s diverse settings. Research is supported by competitive federal funding from agencies such as NSF, USDA, NASA, and DoD, with Technology Transfer Services managing IP, licensing, and SBIR/STTR support.
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