Rhizocore Technologies produces Rhizopellets containing locally-adapted mycorrhizal fungi to enhance the establishment and growth of saplings in reforestation efforts. This approach addresses the challenge of low tree survival rates and slow growth in areas where native fungal networks have been disrupted, improving growth rates by up to 50% and increasing carbon capture by 20%.
Funding
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Product
Problem
Reforestation efforts often face challenges due to disrupted native fungal networks, leading to low tree survival rates and slow growth. When trees are felled, the symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi that support them die off, hindering the establishment of new saplings.
Solution
Rhizocore Technologies addresses this problem by producing Rhizopellets containing locally-adapted mycorrhizal fungi. These pellets are designed to enhance the establishment and growth of saplings in reforestation projects by re-introducing beneficial fungi to the soil. By working with native fungi, Rhizocore offers a sustainable solution to accelerate woodland regeneration, improve forest productivity, and increase carbon sequestration. Introducing a Rhizopellet into the soil alongside a young sapling enhances the tree's ability to establish strong roots and thrive in its environment, ensuring its long-term health and growth.
Target Audience
Rhizocore's primary customers are organizations and individuals involved in reforestation, woodland regeneration, and sustainable forestry practices in the UK and Australia.
Features
- Rhizopellets contain locally sourced fungi, bespoke to each planting site.
- Application of fungal strains increases sapling growth rates by up to 50%.
- Trees develop stronger resistance to droughts and root diseases.
- Rhizopellet use increases tree and soil carbon capture by 20%.