SBIR/STTR Research Award

Towards Sustainable Agriculture: Intelligent Nano-Biopesticides for Precision Pest Control

Award identifier f27500979c6b409fda03038b7b1570a5fb371e70c86289856aaa267bd2682026Awarding agency Department of Agriculture · National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Award amount

$174,924

Program and phase

SBIR · Phase I

Award year

2024

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Award details

Awarding agency
Department of Agriculture
Branch
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Recipient company
CELLACURE, LLC
Proposal award date
2024-09-10
Contract end date
2025-05-14
UEI
U68TTUHLVUJ8
Solicitation number
USDA-NIFA-SBIR-009962
Topic code
8.8

Research abstract

The global agriculture industry is hampered by persistent issues of pest infestations and climate- induced adversities leading to considerable yield reductions. The current pesticide solutions while effective foster environmental degradation and affect non-target organisms adversely. Leveraging nanotechnology and green manufacturing technologies offers an avenue to develop responsive controlled-release nano-biopesticides that precisely target pests while being environmentally responsible. Objectives (1)Produce intelligent nano biopesticide formulations emphasizing controlled release mechanisms responsive to pH/Gluthatione variations.(2) Validate the formulations through rigorous field trials targeting multiple crops and pathogens to ensure efficiency and environmental safety. (3)Evaluate Market Reception and Socio-Economic Impact of the Technology including Environmental Impact Our endeavor encompasses synthesizing preliminary formulations leveraging nanoscale delivery platforms harmonized with active nano-elements of sulfur copper potassium and their hybrids. Through systematic field evaluations we aspire to establish the reliability of these formulations ensuring a controlled release responsive to pH/ Gluthatione fluctuations providing innovative pest management while minimizing environmental repercussions. We will focus on diseases such as funguses (powdery mildew down mildew gummy stem blight Alternaria) and bacteria spots. We envisage the formulations will redefine pest control significantly enhancing efficacy while curtailing adverse environmental and health impacts. The endeavor aims to foster a paradigm shift towards intelligent responsive and eco-friendly pest control solutions. The venture promises substantial commercial viability introducing a generation of pesticides that amalgamate efficiency with environmental safety. The innovation will be a cornerstone in sustainable agriculture fostering an equilibrium between effective pest control and ecological welfare thereby facilitating secure food production and a healthier ecosystem.

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Agency intelligence

Department of Agriculture

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