Prolific Earth Sciences offers the microBIOMETER®, a rapid, on-site soil test that quantifies microbial biomass and calculates the fungal to bacterial ratio within 20 minutes. This technology enables farmers and soil managers to assess soil health and the effectiveness of amendments, ultimately enhancing productivity and sustainability in agricultural practices.
Funding
$60K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional soil testing methods for microbial biomass are often expensive, time-consuming, and require sending samples to off-site laboratories. These delays and costs can hinder timely decision-making regarding soil management and amendment strategies. Furthermore, microbial populations can change once removed from the soil, potentially affecting the accuracy of lab results.
Solution
The microBIOMETER® is a rapid, on-site soil test that quantifies microbial biomass and calculates the fungal to bacterial ratio in approximately 20 minutes. This allows for real-time assessment of soil health and the effectiveness of soil amendments directly in the field. By providing immediate data on microbial activity, the microBIOMETER® enables informed decisions to optimize soil management practices, enhance productivity, and support regenerative agriculture. The accompanying mobile app stores test data with GPS location for future reference and analysis, and allows users to download and share their data.
Target Audience
The primary users are farmers, soil scientists, regenerative agriculture practitioners, and educators who need a quick and affordable method for assessing soil microbial health.
Features
- Rapid, 20-minute on-site soil test for quantifying microbial biomass
- Calculation of fungal to bacterial ratio, a key indicator of soil health
- Cost-effective alternative to traditional lab testing
- Mobile app for data storage, GPS location tagging, and data sharing
- Cloud portal for viewing, editing, and exporting data to Excel
- Project management feature for team collaboration and data aggregation
- Suitable for soil, compost, compost tea, and compost extract testing