Author: Fatma Kaplan

We are honored to be among 15 companies selected to present at WorldAgriTech Showcase session (12-30-1:30 PM), San Francisco,  March 19, 2019.

Come and see us present our exciting technology solution about Nematode pheromones to control pests.

Visit and ask us at the Tech HUB about our new exciting experiment “First Ever Agriculture Biocontrol in Space” at International Space Station (ISS) US National Laboratory. This experiment has immediate earth applications and contributes to Pheronym’s ongoing product development Nematsim as well as collaborative efforts with the USDA to improve beneficial nematodes’ effectiveness.

ISS360: THE ISS NATIONAL LAB BLOG

February 21, 2019

Nematodes will head to the International Space Station (ISS) National Lab to help improve insect pest control in crops back on the ground. Yesterday, the United States Department of Agriculture announced a collaboration with biotechnology startup Pheronym to send nematodes (microscopic roundworms) to the ISS as part of an investigation focused on environmentally friendly agricultural pest control. Keep Reading

To stay up to date on this exciting experiment, follow space worm @AstroNematode on social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn)!

By Sharon Durham

One Tiny Step for a Nematode, One Big Step Toward Sustainable Agriculture in Space

WASHINGTON, DC, February 20, 2019—An exciting collaboration between the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Pheronym (Alachua, FL), will send nematodes (small round worms) into space to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission represents a look into the future where food crops will be grown in space. The goal is to develop environmentally friendly methods for space travel that are not harmful to humans. This will be the first biological control experiment in space. The nematode’s send-off, funded by the ISS U.S. National Laboratory, hopes to launch to the orbiting platform as early as 2019. Keep Reading

FOR FIRST EVER AGRICULTURE BIO-CONTROL EXPERIMENT IN SPACE

International Space Station Will Host Hard Working Beneficial Nematodes

As A First Step to Sustainable Interstellar Agriculture

DAVIS, CA – February 20, 2019 – Pheronym, a bio-ag-tech pest control company, announced today it has received a $100,000 research grant from the International Space Station (ISS) U.S. National Laboratory to conduct agriculture bio-control experiments in space.  The science will focus on Pheronym’s breakthrough nematode bio-remediation technology and determine the impact that space travel has on the ability of beneficial nematodes to effectively manage pest control.  This is the third major grant secured by Pheronym within the last year,  Keep reading.

To learn more about AstroNematode and join the mission,  visit IndieGoGo campaign or Astronematode.com

By Laurie Bedord

To maximize their learning opportunities and network with industry leaders and investors, 15 start-ups from around the globe will be showcasing their solutions during the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit. The Summit will be held March 19-20, 2019, in San Francisco, California.

Pheronym is among the 15 start-ups to showcase our new technology on a new kind of pheromone from nematodes to provide eco-friendly solutions for pest control. Keep reading

Pheronym is one of the start-ups in the World Agri-Tech Spotlight.  Come and see us present our technology on nematode pheromones to control the agricultural pest as an eco-friendly solution.

Synthetic biology is an interdisciplinary field, best defined as engineered solutions inspired by biology to create renewable, biodegradable, and safe materials. Synthetic biology has found applications in several areas, including healthcare, agriculture, and biomanufacturing of textiles, ink, and other consumer products. Keep reading

Dr. Kaplan is among the 25 thought leaders interviewed by Dr. Meenakshi Prabhune at Synthego.

Pheronym is presenting our technology at the AgTech 19 Micro Conference at the Nevada County on Feb 7, 2019.

We will also have a booth.  Come and talk to us!