Saskatchewan-based clean-biotech startup GreenSTEM Technology Corp™ recently shared the discovery of two fungal isolates powerful enough to address the growing problem of human-induced environmental contamination. Founded in 2018 by scientific pioneers Susan Kaminskyj and Mike Cavanaugh, GreenSTEM Technology Corp has built a reputation for specializing in cutting-edge microbe technology to restore and maintain land health.
Bioremediation, a biotechnical practice of using living microorganisms like fungi to remove and neutralize contaminants in soil and water, is critical for improving food safety and sustainability. As global warming and the increased usage of chemical fertilizers and pesticides wreak havoc on soil health and food safety, the world is in dire need of better solutions.
GreenSTEM Technology Corp is pioneering this brighter future with the help of two novel fungal isolates, BioProspector and Salzilla. Both organisms enable plants to survive in low-nutrient soils with extreme conditions such as low nitrogen and high salt concentrations. These fungi have the possibility to become profitable fertilizers enabling farmers to improve their crop yields despite worsening environmental conditions. BioProspector is highly valuable for addressing the decrease of nitrogen in soil and Salzilla provides hope for offsetting the impact of rising sea levels on cultivated land.
Ultimately, bioremediation is a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to reversing the impact of oil spills and agricultural chemicals. Powerful fungi convert harmful substances into less toxic or completely safe compounds with minimal ecological disruption. This process is highly sustainable compared to the expensive alternative of excavation and chemical treatments that frequently produce waste as they displace chemicals. Bioremediation promotes biodiversity in soil ecosystems and these organisms can be grown quickly under controlled conditions.
According to the IPCC, agricultural land productivity is expected to decrease up to 27% by 2080 due to climate change effects. This bleak future is only becoming more inevitable as environmentally damaging human activity continues. With its breakthrough in fungi species, GreenSTEM Technology Corp is cultivating a more promising future for farmers, consumers, and all of society. However, funding is vital to support the development and distribution of BioProspector and Salzilla.
The company is using its technical expertise in fungal microbiology to introduce these solutions to several market segments, but reducing and repairing the collateral damage caused by human technology requires collective action.
Susan Kaminskyj and Mike Cavanaugh are leading this charge toward a greener Earth. Susan has decades of experience in scientific discovery, completing nationally and internationally funded research since 1990, and serving as a professor of biology for almost 30 years. Her fascination with biology and plant pathology supports GreenSTEM’s desire to launch revolutionary products. Mike has an equally rich background, spanning nursing, microbiology, and entrepreneurship. Since partnering with Susan to launch the company, Mike’s knowledge of biology, business, and environmentalism has been instrumental in achieving strategic partnerships and steering the company toward expansion.
Despite the difficulties that lie ahead, GreenSTEM Technology Corp is optimistic about revitalizing land across Canada and hopefully the globe. The company’s passionate founders aim to make these goals a reality in their lifetime, safeguarding critical resources for good.
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