AgBiome is focused on discovery and development of biological and transgenic products for crop protection. AgBiome identifies microbes from a wide variety of sources to harness their natural abilities to help crops resist pests and stresses. The foundation is working with AgBiome to identify microbes that protect sweet potatoes from weevils and multiple crops from fungi, with the aim of introducing products that increase crop productivity and incomes of developing world smallholder farmers.
Investment Date: January 2015