Photosynthetic Microorganism-based Consortia to Capture Carbon and Build Soil Organic Matter

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Program:
Exploratory Topics
Award:
$249,999
Location:
Saint Louis, Missouri
Status:
ALUMNI
Project Term:
04/02/2020 - 10/01/2021

Technology Description:

MOgene Green Chemicals will develop a novel photosynthetic microorganism-based consortia to capture carbon and build soil organic matter. Intensive agriculture practices, including the removal of residual crops, use of synthetic fertilizer and herbicides, and tillage practices, have led to lost organic matter, increased greenhouse gas emissions, and reduced capacity of the soil to store carbon. If successful, the team’s technology could increase organic matter production, help soil store additional carbon, and create more utilizable nitrogen.

Contact

ARPA-E Program Director:
Dr. David Babson
Project Contact:
Dr. Abhay Singh
Press and General Inquiries Email:
ARPA-E-Comms@hq.doe.gov
Project Contact Email:
asingh@mogene.com

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Release Date:
05/20/2020