Manufacturing microorganisms for agriculture
Agricultural biologicals place unique demands on microbial manufacturing. Products need to remain robust through storage, transport and field use, while meeting demanding formulation and shelf-life requirements. They must also be designed for practical use by farmers and manufactured consistently at scale.
Zymofix supports biological developers with microbial manufacturing designed around the needs of agricultural microorganisms, from process development and formulation through to larger-volume supply.
Meeting the demands of agricultural biologicals
Agricultural biologicals must deliver more than biological efficacy. The manufacturing route also needs to support competitive costs, reliable supply and consistent product quality as demand grows. Zyft has been developed around these manufacturing challenges. Process development, substrate composition and fermentation conditions are tailored to each microorganism. By integrating fermentation and formulation, the production substrate remains part of the final product, helping support viability through storage and field application.
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Shelf life
Agricultural biologicals often need to remain viable through extended storage and distribution before use
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Field-ready formulations
Products need to withstand transport, handling and real-world field application while maintaining performance
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Commercial viability
Manufacturing must deliver products at the quality, scale and cost required for commercial success
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Consistent biological performance
Reliable production and formulation are essential to maintain consistent microorganism viability from manufacture to application
Biostimulants
Microorganisms used to support plant growth, nutrient use, crop quality or resilience to environmental stress, including strains such as Bacillus, Azospirillum and Azotobacter
Strain
CFU achieved
Bacillus sp.
5x10⁹ - 3x10¹⁰ CFU/g
Priestia sp.
2x10⁹ - 1x10¹⁰ CFU/g
Trichoderma sp.
1x10⁹ - 3x10¹⁰ CFU/g
Pseudomonas sp.
5x10¹⁰ - 2x10¹¹ CFU/g
Paenibacillus sp.
1x10⁹ - 5x10⁹ CFU/g
Streptomyces sp.
1x10⁹ - 3x10¹⁰ CFU/g
Biocontrol
Microorganisms used in products designed to help manage crop pests and diseases, including Trichoderma, Beauveria, Metarhizium and Streptomyces
Strain
CFU achieved
Bacillus sp.
5x10⁹ - 3x10¹⁰ CFU/g
Streptomyces sp.
1x10⁹ - 3x10¹⁰ CFU/g
Trichoderma sp.
1x10⁹ - 3x10¹⁰ CFU/g
Metarhizium sp.
1x10⁹ - 5x10⁹ CFU/g
Beauveria sp.
1x10⁹ - 5x10⁹ CFU/g
Pochonia sp.
1x10⁹ - 2x10⁹ CFU/g
Biofertilisers
Microorganisms used to support nutrient availability, biological activity or nutrient uptake around the plant, including Bradyrhizobium, Azotobacter and Paenibacillus
Strain
CFU achieved
Azospirillum sp.
5x10⁹ - 1x10¹⁰ CFU/g
Rhizobium sp.
2x10⁹ - 4x10¹⁰ CFU/g
Looking for a manufacturing partner for your agricultural biological?
Whether you’re developing a new product or looking to improve an existing manufacturing process, we’d be happy to discuss your project and assess how Zyft could support your production requirements.