Partnership22 Feb 2025, 07:51 pm
PI Industries and C-CAMP Partner to Drive Innovation in Biocontrol Technologies
AI Summary
PI Industries Ltd., a leading player in Agri Sciences, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Centre for Cellular And Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP). This collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing sustainable and nature-driven solutions for agricultural challenges. Under this partnership, C-CAMP has successfully transferred two breakthrough biocontrol technologies to PI on an exclusive basis. These cutting-edge solutions, AphidControl and XanthoControl, are set to revolutionise pest and disease management in agriculture.
Key Highlights
- PI's portfolio has grown with biological products registering 45% revenue growth over the last two years.
- C-CAMP's innovations complement PI’s previous investments in biological solutions and other partnerships.
- PI aims to commercialise these innovative bio-solutions across key global markets.
- AphidControl is a botanical insecticide designed to combat aphids, a major pest responsible for yield losses of up to 60% across various crops.
- XanthoControl is a biocontrol agent targeting Xanthomonas species, a pathogen responsible for significant crop diseases leading to yield losses of up to 80%.