Pre Event WorkshopsTuesday, 12 November 2024

Soltellus, an aspartic acid-based polymer, enhances soil microbiome activity and subsequently increases crop yields. Polyaspartate, the key component of Soltellus, serves as a chelating agent, facilitating nutrient uptake and utilization by plants. Additionally, polyaspartate has been found to promote microbial growth and activity in the soil. Studies have shown that Soltellus application leads to an increase in microbial abundance, diversity, and enzymatic activity, particularly among microorganisms involved in nutrient cycling and plant-microbe interactions. The stimulation of the soil microbiome by Soltellus enhances nutrient availability and promotes soil health, creating a more favorable environment for plant growth. Beneficial microorganisms contribute to nutrient mineralization, organic matter decomposition, and disease suppression, ultimately leading to improved soil fertility and plant vigor. Field trials and experiments have demonstrated the positive effects of Soltellus on crop yields, with treated plants exhibiting higher biomass accumulation, increased photosynthetic activity, and improved stress tolerance compared to untreated controls.
In conclusion, Soltellus represents a promising approach to sustainable agriculture, harnessing the power of the soil microbiome to optimize nutrient cycling, enhance soil health, and ultimately increase crop yields. Further research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms underlying Soltellus's effects on the soil microbiome and its long-term implications for agricultural sustainability.

• Introduction to Precision Fermentation for Bacterial spp.: Overview of the fermentation process and its role in producing bio-based plant biostimulants.
• Process Optimization Strategies: Key factors influencing productivity, yield, and cost-effectiveness during fermentation scale-up.
• Challenges and Solutions in Scaling Up: Addressing common bottlenecks such as fermenter/bioreactor conditions, nutrient supply, and maintaining microbial viability.
• Case Study Insights: Real-world application and outcomes from the pilot and industrial-scale production of Bacillus-based biostimulants.

• Overview of manufacturing techniques: A comparison of methods, highlighting the pros and cons of each in terms of stability, efficiency, and adaptability.
• Formulation and proportions: Insights into the required proportions and formulations for optimal product performance and stability.
• Advantages and challenges of fungal components: Discussion on the benefits and potential drawbacks of incorporating fungal ingredients into biostimulants.
• Final product evaluation: Analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the end product, focusing on effectiveness, consistency, and sustainability.
• Cost vs. value: Assessing the relationship between production costs and the product's market value, providing insights for value-driven manufacturing decisions.