Nematode Pheromones
Pheronym is one of the 16 semi-finalists at Pitch Elk Grove 2025. These startups represent the best in Northern Californian entrepreneurship. On July 31st, these 16 startups will participate in a pitch-off to determine who will move on to the finals. The finalists will compete in September for $20,000 in prizes.
Stay tuned for updates!
Pheronym founders Dr. Kaplan and Mr. Schiller are attending the Salinas Biological Summit! The event is taking place on June 24 at the Yolo County Fairgrounds in Woodland, California.
With our first product Nemastim TM we showed that we can control nematode dispersal behavior in the field conditions in pecan and peach orchards to improve beneficial nematode efficacy to control insect pests in the soil.
Now we are developing our products Pherocall TM and Pherocoat TM for controlling plant parasitic nematodes (PPNs) in the soil. We have a booth at the Summit. We welcome PCAs, farmers, distributors and ag professionals to discuss your needs for plant parasitic nematode control.
INNOVATION IN PHEROMONE UTILIZATION FOR PEST MANAGEMENT
Join us Thursday evening, June 5th to hear Dr. Fatma Kaplan, CEO of Pheronym, speak about pheromones and how they regulate parasitic and beneficial nematode behavior. Listen to her speak about their role in pest management and opportunities for innovation in sustainable agriculture.
When: Thursday Evening, June 5th, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: AgStart Event Center (1100 Main St. Suite 170, Woodland, CA 95776)
Pheronym founders Dr. Fatma Kaplan and Mr. Karl Schiller have a booth at Synbiobeta 2025. The event is taking place from May 5-8 at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, California. Join us to learn more about Pheronym’s biomanufacturing for smart agricultural crop protection.
We are at booth #107, we look forward to seeing you there!
Dr. Fatma Kaplan, CEO of Pheronym, is a guest speaker at the Career Pathways seminar, hosted by UC Davis’ Career Center and BioLaunch program. The program helps life sciences students plan for their future and explore career options. Dr. Kaplan is presenting on Tuesday, April 29th from 5:20 pm – 6:00 pm PDT. We look forward to seeing you there!
Our Fermentation Research Associate, Mr. Steven Hobbs, is a panelist at Seed Central’s “What is it Like to Work at a Startup?” online workshop. Join us on April 22nd from 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm PDT. There will be a recorded version of the panel if you are unable to attend. We look forward to seeing you there.
Pheronym founder Dr. Fatma Kaplan is presenting our technology at Activate Demo Day 2025! The event is taking place on April 22nd from 3pm to 6pm at The Melody of San Francisco in San Francisco, California.
Come visit us at our booth to learn more!
Pheronym’s CEO, Dr. Fatma Kaplan, is featured on The Spoon’s “Women Innovators in Food and Farming” podcast!
This podcast is hosted by award-winning journalist Amy Wu. Furthermore, the podcast highlights women founders in food-tech and agri-tech and showcases the stories behind innovation in food and farming. The podcast is available on Spotify using this link.
IKEA’s Action Speaks has chosen Pheronym as part of its Good Example program. The program focuses on companies that are working against climate change and helping to create a more sustainable environment. We are honored to be among the companies selected to be advertised on their website. Check it out by clicking this link!
Pheronym founder Dr. Fatma Kaplan presented our technology at MoFo’sAgTech and FoodTech pitch day on February 26 in Palo Alto. This was an amazing opportunity to connect and learn about great technology in the AgTech and FoodTech space.
