What's the Problem?

Due to the necessity of increasing food production, the agrochemical industry has developed different pesticides of chemical and biological nature to control the proliferation of phytopathogens. Chemical and biological pesticides ultimately lead to the depletion of agricultural lands since they have several disadvantages, for instance: 1- Chemical pesticides are toxic, they promote resistance in phytopathogens, and their production process is highly polluting. 2- Biological pesticides have a short shelf life and their application often requires specific environmental conditions. The scientific evidence and the demands of today's world suggest that the molecules traditionally used for the control of phytopathogens must be replaced by eco-friendly molecules that fulfill the same functions.

How are they Solving it?

Nanobiotechnology is a field that introduces the special biological properties of nanostructures and their applications in areas such as agriculture. At Qumir Nano, we combine the best properties of the chemical and biological worlds and utilize our collection of nano-factories (bacteria or fungi) to synthesize silver, zinc, and copper bio-nanoparticles with distinctive organic covers. Our silver bio-nanoparticles have excellent antimicrobial activity, and they are able to control the red stripe disease in sugarcane. Currently, we are running in vivo assays for other relevant sugarcane diseases. The whole process developed by Qumir Nano is scalable, sustainable, and cost-effective. The use of our bio-nanoparticles may be extended, for instance, to the formulation of nano-fertilizer cocktails.

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