Biosolutions
Agriculture & Plant Health
Modern agriculture faces a dual challenge: feeding a growing global population while reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and antifungals that harm ecosystems and biodiversity. Farmers and producers need innovative tools that not only enhance crop yield and resilience but also safeguard soil health for generations to come.
Opportunity
The Agriculture & Plant Health sector is undergoing a revolution. Valued at over USD 34 billion by 2030, this market is driven by the rising demand for sustainable farming practices and resilient crops. From restoring soil fertility to protecting plants naturally, microbial technologies are at the center of agricultural innovation. This shift is creating fertile ground for differentiation and growth across the agri-food value chain.
Solution
At DARWIN, we combine cutting-edge microbiology with nature’s intelligence to transform agriculture. Through our one-stop-shop platforms, we develop pre- and post-harvest microbial solutions designed to:
Boost plant growth with pioneering PGPR (plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria)
- Replace synthetic inputs with natural, eco-conscious alternatives to fertilizers, pesticides, and antifungals
- Fortify crops against pests, diseases, and environmental stress
- Restore and enrich soils to build long-term agricultural resilience
Our approach paves the way for sustainable, high-performance agriculture that protects biodiversity while ensuring food security.
Characterization of microorganisms with PGPR potential
PGPR (Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria) are bacteria that inhabit the rhizosphere and colonize plant roots, positively influencing plant development. Among the bacterial genera considered PGPR can be found: Agrobacterium, Arthrobacter, Azospirillum, Azotobacter...
Read moreFungal biocontrol in citrus farming
POSTHARVESTLIFE is a project funded by the European Union and the Valencian Innovation Agency with a budget of €747,766.5. It is a collaboration between DARWIN, as the business representative of the biotechnology sector and project coordinator, and ot...
Read moreCharacterization of microorganisms with PGPR potential
PGPR (Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria) are bacteria that inhabit the rhizosphere and colonize plant roots, positively influencing plant development. Among the bacterial genera considered PGPR can be found: Agrobacterium, Arthrobacter, Azospirillum, Azotobacter...
Read moreFungal biocontrol in citrus farming
POSTHARVESTLIFE is a project funded by the European Union and the Valencian Innovation Agency with a budget of €747,766.5. It is a collaboration between DARWIN, as the business representative of the biotechnology sector and project coordinator, and ot...
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