Vittia Annual Report 2022
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Fronts of action of the Center for Research, Development, and Innovation
The center's activities are focused on four major fronts:
Bioprospecting
It contemplates the systematic search for
organisms, enzymes, compounds, processes,
and parts from living beings that have economic
potential and, eventually, lead to the
development of a commercially viable product,
beneficial for agriculture. We have a bank with
a wide variety of fungi, bacteria, and strains of
microorganisms for exclusive access.
In bioprospecting, we had 28 projects in 2022,
including new products and knowledge
generation, and 13 trials.
Bioprocesses
Responsible for the development of biological
control, inoculants and biofertilizers, based on
organisms identified in the bioprospecting
stage. On this front, we also develop processes
and approval of materials with the competent
bodies and entities.
In bioprocesses, we had the following highlights
in 2022:
▸ Obtaining the Biosafety Quality Certificate
(CQB) level 1 for work with genetically
modified microorganisms.
▶Two projects contemplating the transfer of
technology to the industrial area.
▸ Execution of three pilot batches in the
industrial area, with the aim of improving
processes, longer shelf life and agronomic
efficiency.
► Startup for the P&DI pilot area, making it
possible to carry out fermentations on a
180L scale.
► Development of 23 prototypes of
microbiological products with concentrated
suspension, microencapsulated and
emulsifiable concentrates for agronomic
efficiency tests.
Annual Report 2022
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