Proprietary delivery system
Simulated Rhizosphere technology
A micro porous structured material designed to keep beneficial microorganisms in constant contact with plant roots, so bioinoculants and biostimulants can perform more consistently in the field.
How SRS works
As plant roots grow through the SRS, they release water-soluble compounds such as amino acids, sugars, and organic acids. These compounds supply food for the microorganisms embedded in the SRS through our inoculation process.
In return, the microorganisms provide nutrients and other benefits to the plants. The result is a structured environment that mimics the natural rhizosphere, designed to support sustained microbe-to-root interaction.
Targeted application areas
Microorganisms are selected and used in the SRS depending on the intended objective. We focus on applications where biological inputs can add value when delivery is controlled.
Drought resistance
Support plant resilience under water-limited conditions by maintaining beneficial microbial activity at the root surface.
Crop yield enhancement
Help crops access nutrients more efficiently through sustained microbe-to-root contact in the SRS matrix.
Disease resistance
Embed organisms that can contribute to a more competitive rhizosphere environment against plant pathogens.
Heavy metal sequestration
Selected microorganisms may help reduce plant uptake of certain soil contaminants when delivered through the SRS.
Soil remediation
Biological activity in the rhizosphere zone can support the breakdown or immobilization of certain soil compounds.
Stress-tolerant plants
A more stable microbial community near the root zone may help plants manage abiotic stress over time.
Research & Publications
Our team's work is grounded in peer-reviewed research on microbial fermentation and process intensification, the scientific foundation behind the SRS platform.
Victor, T. M., Filho, M., Samuco, J. M., Kamps, P., Bull, S., Glassey, J., & Ward, A. C. (2022).
Synthesis and Characterization of Proteins Profile of “Streptomyces coelicolor” A3(2) Cultured Within an Inert Solid-State Matrix and Submerged Fermentation
American Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, 6(2), 51–67
Víctor, T. M. (Ndlovu, T. M.), Filho, M., Pessela, B., Bull, S., & Ward, A. (2021).
Production and evaluation of two antibiotics of Streptomyces coelicolor A3(2), prodigiosin and actinorhodin under solid state fermentation, using microporous culture
Chemical Engineering and Processing – Process Intensification, 170, 108685
Ndlovu, T. M., Ward, A. C., Glassey, J., Eskildsen, J., & Akay, G. (2015).
Intensification of the bio-process of antibiotic production by Streptomyces coelicolor A3(2) in microporous culture
Materials Science and Engineering C, 49, 799–806
Boodhoo, K. V. K., Vicevic, M., Cartwright, C. D., Ndlovu, T. M., & Toogood, E. C. (2008).
Intensification of gas-liquid mass transfer using a rotating bed of porous packing for application to a batch fermentation process (E. coli)
Chemical Engineering Journal, 135, 141–150
Patents
Dr. Teresa Matoso M. Victor is the inventor on patents that underpin BioAgGro's approach to controlled active-ingredient delivery through plant roots.
Common questions
Straightforward answers about bioinoculants, biostimulants, and how SRS technology is designed to work.
Evidence first
We are careful not to overstate what biological products can do. Performance depends on crop type, soil conditions, climate, and application practices. We are committed to sharing data and answering questions transparently.
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