Boost Biomes develops microbial products using a proprietary discovery platform that employs high-throughput DNA sequencing and advanced informatics to identify effective multi-microbial consortia. Their solutions aim to reduce crop loss from fungal pests and extend the shelf-life of produce, addressing significant waste in food production.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Crop losses due to fungal pests and post-harvest decay lead to significant waste in food production, creating a need for safer and more effective biopesticides. Current chemical treatments face regulatory burdens and consumer safety concerns.
Solution
Boost Biomes develops microbial products designed to reduce crop loss from fungal pests and extend the shelf-life of produce. Their proprietary discovery platform employs high-throughput DNA sequencing, selective enrichment, and advanced informatics to identify effective multi-microbial consortia. These consortia offer a biological and organic alternative to traditional chemical pesticides, addressing the need for safer and more sustainable solutions in agriculture. By harnessing the power of microbial interactions, Boost Biomes aims to provide novel solutions that increase overall yield and reduce waste in agricultural products.
Target Audience
The primary customers are agricultural partners and distributors seeking biological and organic solutions to reduce crop loss and extend produce shelf-life for farmers.
Features
- High-throughput DNA sequencing for rapid microbiome analysis
- Selective enrichment techniques to isolate beneficial microbial consortia
- Advanced informatics platform for identifying commercially valuable microbial products
- Multi-microbial products that are often more effective than single-microbe solutions
- Products designed to manage diseases of high-value crops
- Solutions for extending the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables post-harvest