Syngenta News Service
For plants, biostimulants are like a strong cup of coffee first thing in the morning. These tiny helping hands stimulate the natural growth processes that help plants to thrive, energizing them with pep and vigor.
When applied to plants, these substances enhance the natural ability to absorb nutrients, improve overall crop quality and strengthen tolerance to abiotic stress, which can include extreme temperatures, drought or flooding.
But scientists still need detailed information about how biostimulants influence a plant’s metabolism.
Now, a new collaboration between Syngenta and TraitSeq aims to unlock the next level of sustainable agriculture by putting artificial intelligence (AI) to work.
Camilla Corsi, Syngenta’s Head of Crop Protection Research and Development, says: “Technologies such as TraitSeq’s AI-driven platform enable us to revolutionize our research and attain important data-driven insights, so that we can develop the next-generation of sustainable solutions faster, while further strengthening our pipeline of innovative agricultural technologies.”
Camilla Corsi, Head of Crop Protection Research and Development, Syngenta.