The startup develops environment-sensitive biological control products, including novel nematicides and eco-friendly plant growth promoters, that protect crops while preserving biodiversity. Their non-toxic solutions enable farmers to enhance crop protection and productivity sustainably, addressing the need for effective agricultural practices that do not harm the ecosystem.
Funding
$10.4M 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
Modern agriculture faces challenges in protecting crops from nematodes, insects, and fungal diseases while simultaneously maintaining biodiversity and minimizing environmental impact. Traditional crop protection methods can be harmful to ecosystems and lack sustainability.
Solution
Telluris Biotech develops and patents eco-friendly biological control products, including bionematicides and plant growth promoters (PGPs), to help farmers protect and nourish crops sustainably. Their products undergo extensive testing in controlled and natural conditions to ensure effectiveness and environmental safety. Telluris Biotech's solutions utilize novel peptides and other molecules extracted from biological processes to hinder the growth of nematodes, insects, and fungi. These formulations are designed to be user-friendly and safe for the environment, offering preventive and curative effects.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes farmers seeking sustainable and eco-friendly crop protection and nutrition solutions, as well as agricultural organizations focused on promoting biodiversity and reducing the environmental impact of farming practices.
Features
- Patented bionematicides that target plant-parasitic nematodes by disrupting their biological processes
- Entomological solutions based on peptides that affect insects and pests, developed through mass culturing and toxicity testing
- Fungal control products utilizing natural peptide molecules to inhibit fungal growth
- Seed coatings with eco-friendly materials for better germination, root development, and protection against insects, pests, and nematodes
- Biostimulants that improve crop growth and development with minimal environmental impact
- Products undergo field trials to ensure effectiveness in real-world conditions
- Internationally patented products crafted in state-of-the-art laboratories