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PhytoAR's Breakthrough Technology Boosts Plant Growth in Extreme Conditions

PhytoAR's innovative technology could transform agriculture, making plants more resilient to extreme conditions and improving food security worldwide.

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In this picture in the center frame on the wall and there is some text written on the board. Behind the wall there are plants.

PhytoAR's Breakthrough Technology Boosts Plant Growth in Extreme Conditions

PhytoAR Biotechnologie GmbH, led by COO Anne Lakmanaarachchi, is developing a revolutionary technology that could significantly mitigate climate-related plant failures and expand cultivation areas. This innovation promises to enhance plant growth under extreme conditions, potentially solving environmental problems and improving food security.

The technology, based on phytoinitiators extracted from newborn chloroplasts of germinating seeds, enables plants to thrive in harsh conditions. It reduces the need for scarce resources like water and fertilizers, promoting more sustainable production and resource efficiency.

Global warming, pollution, and climate change pose significant challenges to the 21st century. Companies like ECF Farmsystems and Aquaponics Development Germany, along with research platforms like the Forschungszentrum Jülich and institutions such as the Max Planck Institute and the Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel, are working on developing technologies to improve plant resilience and agricultural strategies. However, many regions offer little chance of survival for beneficial plants due to extreme conditions, making PhytoAR's technology a promising solution.

The first product based on phytoinitiator technology is expected to hit the EU market in mid-2026. With its potential to minimize plant failures, expand cultivation areas, and increase yields, this technology could help improve food security globally and promote political and social stability. As nature is a powerful ally in fighting these crises, PhytoAR's innovation could play a crucial role in enhancing plant growth and sustainability.

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