Nurturing Growth

Welcome to a behind the scenes look at the bustling hive of Lucent Bio's research and development hub in Simon Fraser University, where curiosity and creativity drive climate-smart agriculture forward. Our team's dedication to innovation fuels the development of technologies and systems that address the pressing challenges of modern agriculture with scientific precision.

Today, we take a look at Nutreos, Lucent Bio’s innovative seed coating, and meet Rojin Darvish, who expertly blends her passion for climate-smart agri-food systems with the art of videography,

Nutreos, Lucent Bio’s innovative seed coating, delivers strong germination, vigour and crop establishment while avoiding the use of conventional microplastics. Made from natural biodegradable biopolymers, Nutreos safeguards the environment and provides your crop with the best start possible. Compliant with upcoming EU plastic ban regulations, Nutreos is setting a new standard for sustainable seed coatings, leaving nothing behind but thriving crops.

Meet Lucent Bio Team member, Rojin Darvish. Rojin plays a vital role in our R&D department. Her typical day involves assisting senior researchers in conducting and managing trials and coordinating daily tasks.

Rojin selected seeds for the timelapse video based on our growth chamber trial optimization for corn. The observations from the video mirrored the trends observed in our controlled experiments.

This approach to aligning the timelapse observations with our growth chamber trials underscores the reliability and consistency of our research findings. This alignment is essential as it further validates our research findings and the effectiveness of our solutions. Her insights into Nutreos also shed light on the potential of Nutreos to enhance early-stage growth and yield, offering promising oppourtunities for climate-smart agriculture.

She emphasizes that “Nutreos, when applied, significantly improves germination. Its primary focus is on the crucial early stages of growth, from germination to establishment.”

Timelapse videos provide a captivating window into the natural processes of plant growth, capturing the subtle nuances of development over time. From the delicate emergence of shoots to the intricate patterns of root development, we can clearly observe growth dynamics and gain valuable insights into the factors influencing germination, ultimately paving the way for innovative solutions in climate-smart agriculture. 

Behind the scenes, it wasn't just about lights, camera, action! Our team had to get creative, roll up our sleeves, and craft a practical plexiglass viewing station to see the magic unfold. Fun fact - during a test run, Nutreos-coated seeds grew so vigorously that they burst through the walls of our structure, adding an unexpected element of surprise to our experiment! Talk about robust crop establishment…

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