Bioprime Agrisolutions, a start-up in agricultural biotechnology, has launched the Bionexus library, a collection of plant-associated microbes in India. 

The initiative aims to unlock the hidden potential of microbial communities residing within plants, transforming the way we approach crop resilience, productivity, and plant protection.

The Bionexus library currently houses a collection of over 15,000 microbial isolates, sourced from over 300 locations spanning the length and breadth of India. These resources include samples from regions like Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Pangong Tso in Leh, Sonmarg, Kashmir, to caves in Kerala.

The company has claimed in a statement that the database will provide researchers and scientists with unprecedented insights into India's unique microbial ecology, particularly crucial in the face of climate change and the urgent need for sustainable agriculture. It has also identified eight products from the microbial isolates in the pipeline. Leveraging the wealth of knowledge accumulated in the Bionexus library, these upcoming innovations are eying to transform agriculture and address the pressing challenges faced by farmers.

Renuka Diwan, Co-Founder & CEO of Bioprime Agrisolutions, expressed her excitement about this endeavor and said,  "The launch of the Bionexus library marks a significant milestone in our journey toward sustainable agriculture. By focusing on the intricate relationship between plants and their associated microbial communities, we are unravelling nature's secrets to unlock the full potential of our crops. This library will fuel innovation, enabling us to develop novel products and solutions that enhance crop resilience, productivity, and protection."