Adaptive Symbiotic Technologies

Climate change has increased the frequency and severity of drought and heat events worldwide. AST's innovation empowers farmers with microbial technologies that enable crops to withstand up to fourty five days of extreme drought, protect flower fertilization during high heat, reduce the need for chemical fertilizers and increase both yields and yield quality. This will support farmers' sustenance, farm revenues and export potential. Additionally, it boosts crop biomass, providing more fodder for livestock.

Adaptive Symbiotic Technologies (AST) discovers, manufactures and distributes microbes that help crops become more climate-resilient, requiring less water and fertilizer.

AST scientists found that plants naturally adapt to stresses like drought, heat, and salinity by forming symbiotic relationships with microscopic fungi in their roots. This discovery led to the development of BioEnsure®, a climate adaptation technology. Applied to seeds, BioEnsure enters the plant as the seeds germinate, enabling them, within 24 hours, to tolerate climate stress while reducing water and fertilizer needs. When combined with BioTango®, a bacterial fertilizer, crops require even less fertilizer and gain stronger protection from climate stress. Together, these technologies increase biomass, improve yields, and enhance yield quality.