Luminis and Forvis Mazars Alliance for Microbiome Agri-Tech
Why in the news
Agri-tech firm Luminis tied up with advisory firm Forvis Mazars India to expand microbiome solutions.
Key facts
- Deal facilitated by Nalanda Capital Partners (advisory, fundraising).
- Aquaculture: deepen impact using the Omni Biome AI platform.
- Soil microbiome: address soil degradation, yield variability, disease and climate resilience.
- Aim to eliminate antibiotics in food production.
Expected impact
- Healthier soil, better carbon resilience.
- Steadier yields and fewer diseases via biocontrol.
- Sustainable aquaculture through tuned microbial communities.
About the microbiome
The microbiome means all microorganisms (bacteria, archaea, fungi, protists, viruses) in a setting such as soil or the human body, plus their genomes and interactions. It keeps changing.
Exam angle
- Platform: Omni Biome AI.
- Facilitator: Nalanda Capital Partners.