Precision-engineered synthetic rhamnolipid for bio-based fungicide applications
GlycoSurf's high-purity synthetic rhamnolipids offer a novel bio-derived solution for controlling Pythium-induced damping-off in seeds, combining synthetic efficacy with environmental safety. Tailored for membrane disruption of Oomycete zoospores, this solution eliminates microbial contamination risks.
Overview
GlycoSurf presents a breakthrough in agricultural fungicide solutions with its precision-engineered synthetic rhamnolipids. This innovative solution addresses the growing need for sustainable agricultural practices by offering a bio-derived seed treatment that effectively controls Pythium-induced damping-off. Unlike traditional methods, this approach utilizes synthetic rhamnolipids tailored for optimal membrane disruption of Oomycete zoospores, ensuring high efficacy while maintaining an environmentally friendly profile. The absence of microbial contamination and batch-to-batch variability sets this solution apart as a reliable and predictable alternative to conventional fungicides.
Technical specifications
- Tailored Rhamnolipid Structures: Customized to intercalate into plasma membranes of Pythium zoospores, causing rapid lysis and preventing infection.
- Adjustable Hydrophobic Chain Length: Optimized for efficacy against specific Pythium strains.
- Stable and Low-Dose Solution: Compatible with existing seed-coating polymers, providing a chemical-grade biological solution.
- Non-Fermentation Synthesis: Eliminates batch variability and contamination risks, ensuring consistent quality.
Technology readiness level
Currently at TRL 3, this technology is in the early validation stages. GlycoSurf's 12-month plan includes high-throughput in vitro assays, germination tests on corn hybrids, and controlled environment trials in Pythium-infested soils, aiming to refine the solution's efficacy and compatibility with existing agricultural practices.
About GlycoSurf, Inc
GlycoSurf, Inc. is a chemical manufacturing company founded in 2013 that specializes in the production of high-purity, eco-friendly glycolipid biosurfactants. Based on technology developed at the University of Arizona, the company utilizes a proprietary synthetic manufacturing process to produce biodegradable, non-toxic, and tailorable surfactant molecules, including rhamnolipids, rhamnosides, xylolipids, and galactolipids. Unlike traditional biosynthetic methods that rely on bacterial fermentation, GlycoSurf’s synthetic approach allows for greater scalability, lower costs, and consistent purity levels exceeding 95%. Their products are designed to be chemically tailored to meet specific application requirements, providing a sustainable, high-performance alternative to traditional surfactants.
The company's surfactants serve a diverse range of industries, including personal care and cosmetics, agriculture, industrial and medical device cleaning, and high-tech sectors such as oilfield chemicals and metals recovery. By offering renewable, bio-based alternatives, GlycoSurf helps formulators improve efficiency and meet sustainability goals without compromising on performance. The company has demonstrated its commitment to quality through ISO 9001:2015 certification and maintains a robust research and production capability based in Salt Lake City, Utah, supported by funding from Tech Launch Arizona and other sources. Their molecules are utilized in applications requiring effective wetting, cleaning, emulsification, and biofilm disruption, solving key performance and environmental challenges for global customers and partners.
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