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We improve crops with minimal changes

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How we do it

Unlocking the genetic potential of plants.

Phytoform is committed to improving our food system by unlocking the value of fundamental research.

Current methods to improve crops are severely limited by time, plant diversity, and cost. At Phytoform we’ve developed a solution that produces new plant traits in months rather than years, and it is a fraction of the cost of conventional breeding and GMO technologies. We focus on delivering high quality traits that unlock the genetic diversity of nature and ensure a sustainable future for everyone.

Fine tuning native gene expression

Phytoform utilises a proprietary predictive biology approach called CRE.AI.TIVE™ to redesign and prove novel patterns of gene activity for target genes.

We use an industry leading sequence-to-expression modelling algorithm, to predict gene activity across tissues and conditions. Together with simulated mutations, we create large promoter libraries to achieve novel gene expression patterns. We screen and validate these libraries with high-throughput expression testing in plant cells.

The outcomes are fine-tuned promoter variants that enable native and tissue/condition/temporal-specific overexpression. This allows us to modulate gene activity and to provide novel functional native traits.
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Nature IdenticalTM traits with precision breeding

Our priority is leveraging the power of native plant genetics to offer differentiated benefits focused on net-yield boosts, climate resilience and other traits contributing to food security. We design, test and implement valuable mutations directly into our partner’s germplasm. We achieve this with our proven footprint-free protoplast based CRISPR-Cas genome editing technology. We are translating science to impact, by delivering game-changing alleles without linkage drag into a wide range of commercial, elite varieties.

Our team specialises in development of robust and scalable protoplast-based transformation protocols built for compliance with emerging precision breeding rules and regulations around the globe.

Our Proven Pipeline

Improving crop resilience and sustainability

At Phytoform we are scaling our platform across different plant species and industry challenges.

We are already delivering solutions to the field with a focus on improving supply chain efficiency and reducing inputs needed to grow our food.

Phytoform has demonstrated field results in a number of crops including tomato and potato and we are actively adding more crops to our pipeline all the time.