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CROP PROTECTION

BIOME MAKERS IS LEADING INNOVATION WITH

THE LARGEST GLOBAL DATABASE OF MICROBES.

“Expanding our database is a significant functions and health of agricultural soils.
transformation for the agricultural commu- With this knowledge, new strategies can
nity to understand and improve soil health. be developed to restore and maintain soil
By providing the industry with access to health, benefiting farmers and the environ-
intelligence about the soil microbiome, we ment. Researchers interested in soil health
BeCrop® technology, which leads the larg- are empowering them to make new dis- and biology are encouraged to reach out to
est global taxonomic database, has expanded coveries and develop innovative solutions Biome Makers to explore potential collabo-
further to include 14 million taxonomic ref- for restoring and maintaining soil health in rations and discover the full potential of the
erences of microorganisms. This remarka- agriculture.” states co-founder and CSO, BeCrop® technology.
ble growth, which has doubled in less than Alberto Acedo, PhD. “We are thrilled to offer this valuable
one year, is a result of the vast number of The BeCrop® technology has significantly resource to the scientific community and
samples collected and analyzed worldwide. expanded the scope and depth of soil intel- look forward to the exciting new insights
BeCrop® is unrivaled in its field, thanks to its ligence available to the industry exploring and breakthroughs that will come from this
extensive global collection and analysis of soil health and biology. With the ability to expansion.” emphasizes co-founder and CSO,
samples from over 170 different types of identify a diverse range of microbial popu- Alberto Acedo, PhD.
crops from around the world, far surpassing lations in soil samples, the database serves As an independent, neutral provider, Biome
the capabilities of other companies in DNA as a valuable resource for understanding the Makers do not share its customers’ collected
sequencing and biological soil analysis. dynamics of the soil microbiome and its role data with entities outside of Biome Makers
as a bioindicator. BeCrop® examines and
Biome Makers is leading innovation in soil and remains a trusted partner to its clients
microbe discovery with BeCrop® technolo- tracks which microorganisms are found in soil and collaborators. The analyses are backed by
gy, the standard soil biology analysis. The samples and what functions they provide. science and not influenced by outside con-
agriculture industry can now make more Understanding soil biology is crucial to ensure trol or another company’s authority. Biome
informed agronomic decisions using soil that soil is functional and healthy, and food Makers leverages BeCrop to learn about the
intelligence. Ag input manufacturers also is abundant and accessible to communities. nuances of biological soil status and healthy
stand to benefit from this technology, as By partnering with researchers in the field, soils worldwide.
they can develop more effective products Biome Makers can further expand microbe
tailored to specific soil types. discovery and gain new insights into the

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CORTEVA AND NEVONEX COLLABORATE TO

EXPLORE ADVANCED DIGITALLY ENABLED

CROP PROTECTION OPPORTUNITIES

Corteva Agriscience announced a col- data together to enable better decision
laboration with NEVONEX, powered by making for on-farm application.”
Bosch, to explore precision application of NEVONEX, powered by Bosch, offers an
crop protection products using on-farm end-to-end infrastructure and managed
data, advanced analytics, and spray equip- we connect data and digital systems with framework with interface access to a wide
ment. The collaboration intends to create equipment on the farm. By coupling intelli- range of agricultural machinery. Through
value for farmers by enabling data-driven gent equipment with real-time, farm-spe- smart digital agriculture, farmers benefit
crop protection applications with standard cific data analytics, we can provide detailed from higher yield potential, optimized op-
machine spray technology. crop protection prescriptions customized erating processes, and right-sized use of
“Corteva Agriscience is excited to include for an operation in order to optimize every crop protection, seed and fertilizer prod-
NEVONEX among our growing list of in- dollar invested while sustainably meeting ucts while protecting and preserving en-
dustry collaborations aimed at leveraging yield and productivity goals.” vironmental resources.
digital capabilities to deliver new value to “Our collaboration with Corteva reflects This exploratory work within R&D re-
farmers through our crop protection prod- our goals of making a difference through flects Corteva’s commitment to sustaina-
ucts,” said Dr. Brian Lutz, Vice President digitalization, while putting the farmer at ble innovation and the continued effort to
of Digital Solutions at Corteva Agriscience. the center,” said Dr. Micha Muenzenmay, integrate digital capabilities into the com-
“Through our Research and Development Chief Technology Officer at NEVONEX. pany’s crop protection and seed product
(R&D) efforts at Corteva, we are creating “Through our open, technology-neutral portfolios.
new value for our customers based on how Digital Services platform, we put the right
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