NewLeaf Symbiotics Launches Transformative Ag Biological Technology
Terrasym products sold in US Market for the First Time
ST. LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#39NorthSTL—NewLeaf
Symbiotics announced the launch of its Terrasym™
technology and the sale of its first two nutrient enhancing products, a
totally new class of natural, beneficial biologicals called M-trophs.
Terrasym 401 is a seed treatment for soybeans that maximizes the yield
potential by enhancing plant nutrition. Terrasym 402 is a bio-complement
applied to peanuts that provides season-long performance and
significantly higher yields. Both products are marketed through a
network of strong regional partners.
“NewLeaf has developed the Terrasym
technology with a singular focus and strategy. These sales mark the
first time anyone, anywhere has developed bio-complement products based
on this unique class of beneficial microbials,” said Tom Laurita, CEO of
NewLeaf Symbiotics. “Our patented production process has exceeded
expectations, allowing us to manufacture, formulate and market both the
soybean and peanut products at scale in 2018, earlier than plan. We are
very happy to respond to the growing market demand for sustainable
biological products.”
NewLeaf is working with innovative regional crop input distributors in
soybean and peanut growing areas to facilitate the adoption of Terrasym
technology. The initial response from partners has been focused on the
novel way Terrasym optimizes plant performance by contributing to robust
growth. Growers have observed higher yield and quality in crops treated
with Terrasym products.
NewLeaf uses its Prescriptive Biologics™, genomics platform, to identify
best fit M-trophs for each crop, use, and geography. Terrasym 401 and
402 are distinct proprietary strains of naturally occurring beneficial
plant microbes. M-trophs work all season long augmenting plant
performance. NewLeaf’s products are designed to enhance plant nutrient
acquisition during critical stages of development. Treated crops grow
more vigorously, and improved nutrient uptake makes them stronger and
better able to withstand environmental stresses.
Three years of field data showed yield increases of greater than
2bushels/acre in soybean treated with Terrasym 401 as a result of
increased plant root mass and enhanced nutrient uptake.
In peanut fields where Terrasym 402 was added to rhizobia applied
in-furrow, average yield increased by over 200 pounds/acre compared to
crops grown with standard U.S. production practices.
NewLeaf Symbiotics, the leader in M-troph based product development and
commercialization, located in the heart of the world’s Plant Science
Center, St Louis, MO continues to work on novel, sustainable solutions
for growers around the world, expanding into corn and other important
crops next growing season.
About NewLeaf Symbiotics
NewLeaf Symbiotics is an agricultural biologicals company engaged in
discovery, development, production, and commercialization of products
containing beneficial plant microbes. Its 40+member team is based in
BRDG Park at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St Louis, MO.
Visit NewLeaf Symbiotics at www.newleafsym.com.
Contacts
NewLeaf Symbiotics
Melanie Bernds, 314-587-1647
[email protected]
