Key Takeaways
- Lucent Biosciences has completed a greenhouse gas emission (GHGE) study showing its Soileos fertilizer can sequester an average of 2.3 tonnes of carbon per acre, with results as high as 10 tonnes in select conditions.
- The results position Soileos as a potential enabler of climate-positive wheat, corn, and soy production.
- The fertilizer, made from upcycled agricultural byproducts, is free from microplastics and synthetic chelators and enhances soil microbiome health.
- Lucent Bio is scaling production, including plans for a new seed coating facility, after quadrupling year-over-year sales.
- The study supports Lucent Bio’s broader mission to enable a low-carbon, resilient agri-food system.
Lucent Bio GHGE Study Validates Climate-Positive Fertilizer Technology
Lucent Biosciences, a Canadian AgTech company focused on sustainable crop nutrition, has announced the results of a major greenhouse gas emissions (GHGE) study confirming that its Soileos technology not only improves soil health but also delivers net carbon sequestration in commercial agricultural settings.
According to the study, Soileos can sequester an average of 2.3 tonnes of carbon per acre, with some trials recording up to 10 tonnes per acre depending on crop type and growing conditions. The findings provide new data in support of climate-smart agriculture and the role of innovative inputs in decarbonizing the food supply chain.
Lucent Bio Fertilizers Enhance Soil Health and Carbon Sequestration
A Circular, Microplastic-Free Approach to Nutrition
Soileos is produced using agricultural byproducts, promoting a circular economy in farming. The input is free from microplastics and synthetic chelators, and trial data show it boosts:
- Soil microbiome activity
- Total organic carbon content
“By optimizing crop inputs for nutrient efficiency and soil carbon sequestration, we’re leveraging circular chemistry to deliver scalable, climate-positive solutions,” said Farah Nour, Chief Science Officer at Lucent Bio.
Scales Climate-Smart Inputs Across North America
Rapid Growth and Commercial Integration
As demand for low-carbon agricultural solutions grows, Lucent Bio is rapidly expanding its commercial reach. The company has quadrupled sales of Soileos year-over-year and is set to open a seed coating facility to further its market offerings.
“Our fertilizers are delivering measurable impact in the field, turning crop production climate-positive,” said Michael Riedijk, CEO of Lucent Bio. “This isn’t potential. It’s happening now, backed by third-party data and ready to scale.”
Lucent Bio Aligns with Global Push for Sustainable Agriculture
With global food systems under increasing pressure to reduce emissions while feeding a growing population, Lucent Bio offers a practical and science-based solution. Its climate-positive products are already in use across North American farms and appeal to:
- Producers seeking sustainable yield improvements
- Brands and retailers focused on decarbonizing supply chains
By offering traceable, field-ready tools for soil carbon capture and nutrient efficiency, Lucent Bio supports both productivity and climate resilience.
