Solution

Aiming to reduce environmental contamination and repurpose coffee byproducts, we developed a biofertilizer from coffee pulp and mucilage that enhances productivity by promoting crop growt h and metabolism.

Plant Growth Regulators

We discovered unique microorganisms in the coffee fruit that have a powerful effect onplant metabolism & growth receptors.

Byproduct Innovation

We developed a process to capture discarded pulp & mucilage in the coffee milling processas a foundation for our natural biofertilizer

Nitrogen Use Efficiency

Our biofertilizer enhances yields, improves stress adaptation and enhances crop qualitywhile reducing chemical fertilizer usage.

Why does Nitrogen Use Efficiency matter?

Over 50% of the nitrogen applied in fertilizer is lost in the biosphere. Improving nitrogen use efficiency is vital for sustainable agriculture, maximizing yield while minimizing environmental impact

It reduces economic losses from low yields and poor quality.

It improves the sustainable use of natural resources.

It reduces pollution from nitrogen fertilizer.

Lower costs are made available by applying a lower amount of nitrogen fertilizer while maintaining crop yield and quality..

Lower environmental impacts, particularly on water quality, result from reduced leaching and less volatilization losses of nitrogen.

Higher protein content in grain boosts the crop value and enhances the conversion of animal feed to consumable meat or milk.

“It’s about balance. When we work together to understand the science and the constraints, we can design a system that maximizes nitrogen efficiency and minimizes impact on the environment.”

Dr. Patrick Brown
Husky Advisor, Professor of Plant Nutrition, UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences