The Problem
The use of chemicals and the inefficient absorption of agricultural inputs such as fertilizers and nutrients by plants.
The Solution
A controlled-release nanoformulation of the plant hormones (auxins, cytokinins, and gibberellins) derived from naturally occurring plant growth-promoting bacteria.
growth regulators which enhance seed germination and increase the survival of seedlings and stem cuttings. Unlike other plant stimulants or growth regulators, HormoGroe™ is non-synthetic and nanoformulated for controlled release to increase uptake in plants.
The Market
Ornamentals, vegetables, banana, cacao, coffee, cassava, sugarcane plantations/farms/industries
The Competitive Advantage
The Development Status
The technology has already completed the laboratory testing and the field testing. The prototype has been characterized for its properties and has been field tested using several crops, including coffee, cassava, sweet pepper, banana, and some ornamental plants, including hybrid gumamela and bougainvillea.
What we Need
We are seeking for investors and partners in distributing the product and for efficacy tests in various plants/crops.
Funded by: For more information:
DR. LILIA M. FERNANDO Project Leader
University of the Philippines Los Baños E-mail: [email protected]
PROF. GLENN N. BATICADOS Director
Technology Transfer and Business Development Office University of the Philippines Los Baños
E-mail: [email protected]
