U.S. biotech startup Amfora and agriculture-focused AI startup McClintock LLC have announced a strategic alliance to improve the protein content of certain varieties of soybeans and the yield of those crops.
The partnership aims to combine the expertise and tools of both companies to create a scalable, low-cost, high-density plant protein feedstock source for the alt protein space.
“Our protein-rich crops will enable plant-based meat, dairy and seafood manufacturers to meet growing consumer demand for their products at low cost, while addressing the climate crisis. We can take meaningful steps to do so,” said Dr. Michael. His Lassner, his CSO at Amfora, said:
“Together, we are working to develop soybean varieties that not only provide high yields, but also meet the growing demand for protein-rich crops in a sustainable manner.” McClintock CTO Avi Koehler said:
soybean breeding program
Based in San Francisco, California, Amfora’s mission is to nourish the world’s population while reducing the cost of food and its environmental impact on the planet. The company is focused on harnessing the power of biology, building a technology platform that uses gene editing to increase nutrient density in food and feed crops.
McClintock LLC was incorporated in 2022 in St. Louis, Missouri. To Guo Hongjie, Tom Brutnerand Avi Kahler, a former employee of Benson Hill, a company that specializes in plant ingredients, including soy, claims to be one of the fastest growing food tech companies in the country.young company We use data analytics and predictive modeling to help agricultural enterprises with plant breeding and crop performance.
Under this partnership, McClintock will use “state-of-the-art” AI and machine learning algorithms to identify key genetic markers and traits associated with high yield and ultra-high protein content from Amfora’s germplasm collection. It is planned.
“By leveraging McClintock’s AI platform to advance our soybean breeding program, we are accelerating our efforts to develop soybeans as a scalable, low-cost, high-density source of protein as a plant-based alternative to animal protein. We will continue to do so,” Rasner added.
