Plant-Ditech News
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Functional phenotyping: Selecting the winning crop based on its competitive performance
PlantDitech, an Israeli ag-tech company, has developed a simulator platform and diagnostic algorithms called PlantArray that can produce high-resolution, whole-plant physiological profiles. The platform allows for the exposure of plants to various environmental conditions and measures their physiological parameters simultaneously. It can identify the best-performing plants under specific conditions, shortening the R&D process and allowing for the optimization of field trials. PlantDitechs platform can bring new agricultural products to market more quickly and assist in the development of optimization protocols for soil treatments and fertilizer applications. The company aims to reduce costs and time to market for new cultivars, plant-nutrition, and crop-protection products. The article discusses the challenges in breeding and growth optimization processes, as well as the limitations of current phenotyping methods.
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Israele, viaggio nel futuro dell'agricoltura
The article discusses the success of Israel as a startup nation, particularly in the agriculture sector. Israel has created an environment that encourages the birth and growth of new businesses. The country invests heavily in research and development, with a focus on innovation. The education system in Israel is also highly regarded, producing skilled engineers, doctors, and programmers. The culture of entrepreneurship is fostered, and there is a strong collaboration between multinational companies and startups. The article also highlights the role of universities and research institutions in driving innovation, with the Hebrew University being a prominent example. The kibbutz, collective agricultural communities, play a significant role in Israels agriculture sector. Overall, the article showcases Israels success in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in various industries, including agriculture.
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St. Louis groups court next wave of Israeli companies
BioSTL, a non-profit organization based in St. Louis, is attracting Israeli businesses to establish a U.S. presence in the city. Through their initiative called GlobalSTL, BioSTL has convinced four Israeli companies, including Kaiima, Evogene, NRGene, and Forrest Innovations, to open offices in St. Louis. The organization highlights the citys major agricultural companies, research universities, and plant science center as attractive factors for startups. In-person visits to Israel and Ireland have been crucial in spreading the message and building the brand of St. Louis as an innovation ecosystem. The alignment of what the startups need and what St. Louis can offer in terms of markets, funding, and strategic partners like Monsanto has the potential to bring more jobs and companies to the region.
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