Key Takeaways:
- Introduction of FixiN 33: BioConsortia and H&T (Hodder and Taylors Ltd) collaborate to release FixiN 33, a microbial seed treatment for corn, brassicas, and cereals.
- Focus on Efficiency: Aims to optimize nitrogen use, reduce fertilizer runoff, and maintain crop yields.
- Field Trial Success: Trials in New Zealand align with earlier results from the U.S., Canada, Brazil, and Europe.
- Long Shelf Life: The treatment offers two years of shelf life and on-seed stability.
- Localized Approach: Developed using naturally occurring microbes to comply with New Zealand’s regulatory requirements.
Partnership Details
BioConsortia (Profile) has partnered with H&T (Hodder and Taylors Ltd) to launch FixiN 33, a microbial seed treatment designed to help New Zealand farmers optimize nitrogen use. The product will be available for corn, brassicas, and cereals during the 2024/2025 growing season.
Results from Field Trials
Since 2023, BioConsortia and H&T have conducted field trials in New Zealand. These trials demonstrated consistent nitrogen-replacement results, building on previous work in international markets such as the U.S., Canada, Brazil, and Europe.
Paul Oliver, Managing Director of H&T, stated:
“This technology highlights an opportunity to reduce nitrogen fertilizer usage in New Zealand, delivering both economic and environmental benefits while maintaining crop yields.”
Product Features and Research Insights
FixiN 33 uses Gram-positive microbes to colonize plant roots, converting atmospheric nitrogen into plant-usable forms. This approach ensures nitrogen availability throughout the growing season, reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers.
Marcus Meadows-Smith, CEO of BioConsortia, commented:
“Our proprietary microbes effectively colonize crop roots, providing nitrogen that supports crop yield over the growing season.”
Dr. Hong Zhu, Senior VP of R&D at BioConsortia, added:
“We’ve developed microbes with nitrogen-fixing potential that are effective as seed treatment products, providing reliability and stability for growers.”
Compliance with Local Regulations
To align with New Zealand’s regulatory restrictions on gene-edited organisms, BioConsortia identified wildtype microbes from its library of naturally occurring organisms. These microbes were selected for their genetic traits enabling nitrogen fixation and consistent performance.
Long-Term Product Stability
FixiN 33 offers two years of shelf life and remains stable on seeds for an additional two years. This durability supports flexibility for farmers and distributors in managing their seed inventories.
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