At FA Bio, the ability to scale microbial candidates from early-stage research to field-ready solutions is central to discovering products that meet the needs of growers while supporting natural ecosystems.
A key part of this journey is thebioreactor, which allows FA Bio to grow microorganisms under precisely controlled conditions. Unlike small-scale flasks that provide an early indication of microbial activity, the fermenter enables us to produce material at larger scales to study the scalability potential.
By carefully managing pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature and agitation, we can:
- Supply consistent biomass for greenhouse and field trials
- Support formulation and stability testing with reproducible results
- Strengthen scale-up insights, bridging the gap between research and industrial fermentation
- Reduce variability, enhancing confidence in microbial candidates for product development.
Enabling product development and scale-up
The bioreactor is essential for producing reliable, scalable material that can transition from discovery into field development. Each controlled fermentation run provides valuable insight into how microbial candidates behave under controlled conditions, helping us to refine product formulations and prepare them for large-scale production.
This process bridges product development timelines and ensures that microbial solutions are designed with consistency, scalability and on-field application in mind.
Supporting growers and ecosystems
Our mission goes beyond productivity. By enabling the development of effective microbial bioproducts, the fermentation process helps deliver pioneering solutions for growers that protect crops, rebuild natural ecosystems and reduce reliance on conventional agrochemicals.
“Working with the bioreactor gives us the ability to understand exactly what our microbes need,” said Ruchitha Rajan, Senior Fermentation Specialist. “That means we can produce material that’s not only consistent and scalable but also tailored for real-world agricultural use. It’s rewarding to see how this process brings us closer to delivering sustainable solutions for growers.”
Fermentation is not just a step in the process – it is the foundation for building the sustainable, scalable products that agriculture needs for a resilient and biodiverse future.
