Microbes are an essential part of all life on earth
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Bio-Inspired Technlogy
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Our products are based on bio-technology which combines selected species of beneficial microorganisms,
including lactic acid bacteria,
yeasts, and photosynthetic
bacteria. These are
mutually compatible with one another
and naturally coexist together in environments which are healthy and balanced. In our products, they are dormant until exposed to air, water, and other nutrients and populate quickly given a favorable environment.
Bio-Inspired products can be applied as inoculants to increase
the microbial diversity of soils and
plants. Research has shown that bio-inspired products
can improve soil quality, soil
health, and the growth, yield, and quality
of crops. [1]
Many countries are now using bio-inspired solutions for food production and environmental cleanup.
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Microbes recycle nutrients in our environment.
Nutrient Recycling: When plants and animals die, the nutrients remain in the organic matter until broken down by microbes. Those nutrients will never become available to help sustain the life of other organisms if there is no bioactivity. The nutrients that are trapped in organic matter must be converted and released in order for life to continue. It is the microbial population of the environment that is responsible for this nutrient recycling. [2]
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Good bacteria are in and on the surface of our body.
Health: We all depend on having a microbial population, called our microbiota, for our health. There are normally 10 times more microbial cells than human cells in our bodies. The good bacteria that live on and in our bodies protect us from being overcome by disease causing invaders. Without the good bacteria, the bad ones can easily cause health problems. Our own digestion has also evolved to use bacteria for assistance, allowing us to gain nutrition from foods that our own enzymes will not degrade. Without the beneficial bacteria in our microbiota, we would not be able to digest our foods.
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Microbes convert nutrients into food.
Food: Microbes have been used for centuries to provide us with food. Bread is the result of a microbial fermentation using yeast to make the bread dough rise. We owe our beer and wine to similar microbes that convert sugars into alcohol for our consumption. Yogurt and cheese are produced by bacterial fermentation of lactose, the sugar in milk. Microbes such as phytoplankton also serve as the nutrient source that indirectly feeds all marine animals. The microbial symbioses with plants promote the growth and natural defenses to increase productivity — they are essential for creating our food sources.
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Microbes eat waste and pollution.
Biodegradation: Microorganisms are responsible for getting rid the waste generated by industry and households. They detoxify substances that are dumped into our soil and water. The nutrients gained from the breakdown of the toxins and organic matter then go to feed plants or algae, which in turn feed all animals.
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Microbes purify waste water.
Waste Water Treatment: When we flush things down the drain or the toilet, they go to a septic system or waste water treatment plant. After primary mechanical treatment and aeration, microbes remove organic materials from the filthy waters that flow into these systems and, eventually, water can safely be returned to the rivers and streams.
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