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Solution
We're solving this problem by biomimicking wild plants’ ability to defend themselves.
Rather than killing pests or genetically modifying crops, we identify which defense mechanisms aren't being expressed when the plant is under attack and develop targeted solutions to activate them.
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Meet the Team
Emilio Molina,
Co-founder, CEO
Ma. Victoria Coll Araoz,PhD
Co-founder, CSO
Jorge Hill,PhD
Co-founder, CRO
Alejandro Forlin,Ing
Co-founder, COO
Emilce Viruel,PhD
Molecular Biology Lead
Paula Gabriela Páez Jerez,PhD
Agronomy Lead
Santiago Rómoli,PhD
Platform Lead
Gabriela Valladares,PhD
Formulation Lead