Biome Makers and Kimitec join forces to improve soil health
Spanish biotech company Kimitec has teamed up with Biome Makers, a California-based ag-tech company specialising in the analysis of soil biology and microbiology, to research the composition and behaviour of soil microbiota with the aim of developing a new generation of probiotics adapted to the specific needs of different crops and regions.
The work will be carried out at Kimitec’s MAAVi Innovation Centre, Europe’s largest hub focused on biotechnology innovation located in Almería.
“Currently, all agricultural soils seem to be affected by microbial imbalances. This strategic alliance aims to acquire knowledge and data to restore that balance and induce a real change in agriculture,” says Kimitec’s CEO Félix García.
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