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PhytoAR's Game-Changing Tech to Boost Crop Resilience and Food Security

Imagine crops thriving in harsh conditions. PhytoAR's breakthrough technology could make this a reality, tackling global food security and promoting sustainability.

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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 Game-Changing Tech to Boost Crop Resilience and Food Security

A groundbreaking technology is set to revolutionize agriculture and tackle global food security. PhytoAR Biotechnologie GmbH is developing a novel solution, phytoinitiators, which enable plants to thrive in harsh conditions. This innovation could significantly reduce the impact of climate change on crops and promote sustainability.

Phytoinitiators, extracted from newborn chloroplasts of germinating seeds, are at the heart of this technology. They enhance plants' resistance to extreme conditions, minimizing climate change-related crop failures that cost the agricultural industry billions annually. This innovation could help expand cultivation areas and increase yields, solving environmental problems and promoting political and social stability.

The first product based on phytoinitiator technology is expected to hit the EU market in mid-2026. Anne Lakmanaarachchi, COO of PhytoAR Biotechnologie GmbH, is leading the development of this promising solution. By reducing the need for scarce resources like water and fertilizers, this technology could help promote more sustainable production methods.

As global warming, pollution, and climate change pose significant challenges in the 21st century, this new technology offers hope for a more resilient and sustainable future. By allowing plants to grow in harsh conditions, phytoinitiators could help improve food security globally and contribute to a greener, more stable world.

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