NewLeaf Symbiotics utilizes pink-pigmented facultative methylotrophs (PPFMs) to enhance crop yield, nutrient use efficiency, and pest management, specifically targeting corn rootworm with its EPA-approved TS201 bioinsecticide. By integrating PPFMs into existing crop management practices, farmers can achieve measurable increases in yield, such as an average of 8.8 bushels per acre for corn.
Funding
$45M 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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Product
Problem
Farmers face challenges in maximizing crop yields, optimizing nutrient utilization, and managing pests effectively while minimizing environmental impact. Traditional pest control methods for corn rootworm (CRW) can be costly and may lead to resistance, while inefficient nutrient uptake limits plant growth and overall productivity.
Solution
NewLeaf Symbiotics leverages pink-pigmented facultative methylotrophs (PPFMs) to enhance crop performance through improved nutrient use efficiency and pest management. Their bioinsecticide, TS201, provides a novel mode of action to repel corn rootworm, reducing yield loss and promoting healthier root systems. The company's biostimulants, such as Terrasym 450 for corn, Terrasym 401 for soybeans, and Terrasym 402 for peanuts, enhance plant growth and nutrient uptake, leading to increased yields. These PPFM-based technologies can be integrated into existing crop management programs as a planter box application or seed treatment.
Target Audience
The primary customers are farmers and agricultural professionals seeking to improve crop yields, enhance nutrient use efficiency, and manage pests in a sustainable manner.
Features
- TS201 bioinsecticide for corn, providing CRW protection through a unique repellent mode of action
- Terrasym 450 biostimulant for corn, enhancing plant growth and nutrient utilization
- Terrasym 401 biostimulant for soybeans, promoting increased yields
- Terrasym 402 biostimulant for peanuts, improving plant health and productivity
- PPFM-based technology that complements existing crop management practices
- Rigorous testing and data-backed results demonstrating consistent performance improvements