Nitrogen fixation

Ginkgo Bioworks Previews Today's Annual Ferment Conference, Announces "Lab Data as a Service"

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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BOSTON, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA ), which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, is hosting its 5th annual Ferment conference.

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  • BOSTON, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA ), which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, is hosting its 5th annual Ferment conference.
  • Jason Kelly, CEO and co-founder, Ginkgo Bioworks: "AI is rapidly changing how all of us think about biological research.
  • Matt McKnight, General Manager of Biosecurity, Ginkgo Bioworks: "I'm so excited to share our keystone products with the world today.
  • Barry Canton, CTO and co-founder, Ginkgo Bioworks: "Data is the limiting reagent for AI.

DG TAKANO's meliordesign to Showcase Japanese Zero-Waste Agritech Solution in Support of Europe's Green Deal at Milan Design Week 2024

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Friday, March 15, 2024
Agriculture, Nitrogen fixation, Milan Furniture Fair, DG, CO2, Nutrient, Water, Ecosystem, Nitrogen cycle, Fertilizer

DG TAKANO's flagship product, the "Bubble90" extreme water-saving nozzle, reduces water usage by up to 95% compared to standard faucets, while also boosting cleaning power.

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  • DG TAKANO's flagship product, the "Bubble90" extreme water-saving nozzle, reduces water usage by up to 95% compared to standard faucets, while also boosting cleaning power.
  • The company's new "meliordesign" brand, pioneering the future of household convenience with the world's first self-cleaning dishware.
  • The company will debut its groundbreaking Zero-Waste Circular Agriculture system at Milan Design Week 2024.
  • This end-to-end solution transforms 100% of the gray water and food waste into useful nutrients to power local, sustainable agriculture.

DG TAKANO's meliordesign to Showcase Japanese Zero-Waste Agritech Solution in Support of Europe's Green Deal at Milan Design Week 2024

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Friday, March 15, 2024
Agriculture, Nitrogen fixation, Milan Furniture Fair, DG, CO2, Nutrient, Water, Ecosystem, Nitrogen cycle, Fertilizer

DG TAKANO's flagship product, the "Bubble90" extreme water-saving nozzle, reduces water usage by up to 95% compared to standard faucets, while also boosting cleaning power.

Key Points: 
  • DG TAKANO's flagship product, the "Bubble90" extreme water-saving nozzle, reduces water usage by up to 95% compared to standard faucets, while also boosting cleaning power.
  • The company's new "meliordesign" brand, pioneering the future of household convenience with the world's first self-cleaning dishware.
  • The company will debut its groundbreaking Zero-Waste Circular Agriculture system at Milan Design Week 2024.
  • This end-to-end solution transforms 100% of the gray water and food waste into useful nutrients to power local, sustainable agriculture.

Secrets of soil-enriching pulses could transform future of sustainable agriculture

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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Pulses, the edible dry seeds of legume plants, are staple foods in the diets of both people and livestock around the world.

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  • Pulses, the edible dry seeds of legume plants, are staple foods in the diets of both people and livestock around the world.
  • High in protein, carbohydrates, dietary fibres, vitamins and minerals, pulses play a fundamental role in nutritious healthy diets.
  • Pulses can also be stored for extended periods without affecting their nutritional content.

The magic inside root nodules

  • Some 100 million years ago, legumes developed the natural ability to house beneficial bacteria inside dedicated structures called root nodules.
  • With that knowledge, we hope to find ways to increase the efficiency of nitrogen fixation inside the root nodules and maximise the growth and yield of legume crops.

Beneficial bacteria

  • My research group is investigating how legumes can engage with beneficial bacteria and avoid disease-causing microbes.
  • While bacteria like the rhizobia in these root nodules help plants source nutrients, other soil microbes including bacteria and fungi could cause disease and prevent plants from converting as much nitrogen.
  • So the plant must have a defence mechanism that keeps disease-causing microbes at bay.
  • This may also prevent it from fully engaging with beneficial bacteria.


Sebastian Schornack receives funding from Bill and Melinda Gates Agricultural Innovations. He is also listed as an inventor on a patent filed by the University of Cambridge on a gene that seems to limit nitrogen fixation.

Pivot Bio Presents 14 Abstracts on Its Breakthrough Crop Nutrition Technology at Industry’s Leading Research Conference

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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The company's researchers, alongside independent scientists substantiating Pivot Bio's innovative products, shared their findings across 14 abstracts, delivered in the form of both posters and oral presentations, highlighting the latest pre-publication research verifying the mode of action and performance of Pivot Bio’s microbial nitrogen.

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  • The company's researchers, alongside independent scientists substantiating Pivot Bio's innovative products, shared their findings across 14 abstracts, delivered in the form of both posters and oral presentations, highlighting the latest pre-publication research verifying the mode of action and performance of Pivot Bio’s microbial nitrogen.
  • The research presented focused on Pivot Bio’s PROVEN® 40, a breakthrough product offering a microbial source of nitrogen specifically designed for corn crops.
  • “The recent findings presented at the ASA, CSSA, SSSA Annual Meeting underscore our dedication to science-driven, farmer-centric solutions,” said Dan Poston, VP of Field Research & Development, at Pivot Bio.
  • It was an opportunity to bridge the gap between research and real-world farming, emphasizing the importance of science-based solutions in addressing the challenges of modern agriculture.

Synthetic biology market size to grow by USD 28.25 billion from 2022 to 2027, the evolving regulatory framework around synthetic biology is the market trend - Technavio

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global synthetic biology market size is estimated to grow by USD 28.25 billion from 2022 to 2027, according to Technavio.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global synthetic biology market size is estimated to grow by USD 28.25 billion from 2022 to 2027, according to Technavio.
  • The evolving regulatory framework around synthetic biology is a key trend in the market.
  • Therefore, the evolving regulatory framework for synthetic biology is expected to promote investments, foster innovation, and ensure the safety and efficacy of synthetic biology products, which, in turn, will support market growth during the forecast period.
  • The report provides actionable insights and estimates the contribution of all regions to the growth of the global synthetic biology market.

Synthetic biology market size to grow by USD 28.25 billion from 2022 to 2027, North America is estimated to account for 42% of the growth - Technavio

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global synthetic biology market size is estimated to grow by USD 28.25 billion from 2022 to 2027, according to Technavio.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global synthetic biology market size is estimated to grow by USD 28.25 billion from 2022 to 2027, according to Technavio.
  • Based on geography, the global synthetic biology market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia, and Rest of World (ROW).
  • The report provides actionable insights and estimates the contribution of all regions to the growth of the global synthetic biology market.
  • North America is estimated to account for 42% of the growth of the global market during the forecast period.

Syngenta Sharpens Biologicals Focus With Launch of First Biologicals Service Center for Seed Treatment

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Monday, October 16, 2023
Sustainability, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Environment, Health, Multimedia, Tomato, Nutrient, Plant, Seedling, Water quality, Biodiversity, Nitrogen fixation, Microbiology, Soil, Life, Pharmaceutical industry, EU

Syngenta Seedcare is strengthening its focus on biologicals and extending its leadership in seed treatment with the opening of its first biologicals service center at The Seedcare Institute in Maintal, Germany.

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  • Syngenta Seedcare is strengthening its focus on biologicals and extending its leadership in seed treatment with the opening of its first biologicals service center at The Seedcare Institute in Maintal, Germany.
  • “Our leadership in biological innovation and seed treatment is built on our ability to constantly enhance and adapt our service offers,” said Jonathan Brown, Global Head Seedcare.
  • “This new biologicals service centre enables the successful use of biologicals as seed-applied solutions through shared practical knowledge and resources.
  • The biologicals service center in Maintal offers specialized expertise to support the application of new biological seed treatments.

Want to know how you'll be eating in 2050? New platform highlights the game-changing innovations shaping the future of food

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Saturday, September 23, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Crop fertilizer produced in a plasma reactor, beef from low-methane cattle, and electricity generated from manure are among 30 "best-bet" food-related innovations showcased on the Food Systems Tech online platform – launched today – as part of a collaboration between the Dutch "think-and-do tank" Clim-Eat, and the Bezos Earth Fund.

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  • "Innovation is critical to the future of food," said Andy Jarvis, director of the Bezos Earth Fund's Future of Food program.
  • "The challenge of transforming our food systems to feed 10 billion people within planetary boundaries is, quite frankly, immense.
  • Until now, there has been no easy, centralized way to check in on the most promising food systems innovations under development.
  • It acts as a bridge connecting scientists and decision makers to support evidence-based policymaking in the areas of climate change and food.

Grace Breeding’s NFT Bio-Fertilizer Receives its First European Product Registration Approval in Austria for Use in Wheat and Corn

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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REHOVOT, Israel, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grace Breeding Ltd. (the "Company" or "Grace Breeding") (TASE: GRAC), a forward-thinking AgClimateTech company developing sustainable biological-based products to improve crop yield and vigor, today announced that it received product registration approval in Austria by the Austrian Federal Office for Food Safety (BAES) for its innovative NFT bio-fertilizer, to be marketed as a “soil improver” product, for use in wheat and corn under the brand name “Addir™.” This represents the Company’s first product registration approval in the European Union (EU) and enables Grace Breeding to obtain rapid Mutual Recognition registrations in other EU countries, including Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Portugal, Slovakia, and Spain.

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  • “We are extremely proud to receive our first product registration for our proprietary bio-fertilizer, Addir, in Europe, which comes not long after our initial product registration in Brazil last month,” said Assaf Dotan, CEO of Grace Breeding.
  • “In Hebrew, ‘Addir’ means ‘strong one’, which is a testament to how our product works as a bio-fertilizer to grow hearty plants and to strengthen root systems and other parts of the plant.
  • However, our natural fertilizer does so by relying on less amounts of urea, the byproducts of which are harmful to the environment.
  • The use of a bio-fertilizer like Addir, which makes use of nitrogen fixation, leads to reduced use of urea and consequently lower carbon emissions, which is crucial for slowing damage to the environment.