THE PROBLEM

Xanthomonas a cunning bacterial species, infiltrates around 27 different plant varieties.

One of its prime targets is the infamous Bacterial Blight, infecting rice crops caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae.

Effects on Rice Plants:
  • Wilting of seedlings
  • Necrosis of plant tissues
  • Reduction in yield
India holds a significant position as both a leading producer and consumer of rice.

“Annual losses due to bacterial blight are estimated at a staggering U.S. $3.6 billion in India alone”

Current Solutions



Drawbacks



PRESENTING XANTHACINATOR

Part-I

Xanthacinator comprises an easy-to-use colorimetric detection kit that farmers can use to detect and diagnose Xanthomonas infection
Part-II

We have designed a novel bio-control agent which uses Outer membrane vesicles based CRISPR delivery system.

Learn More about our Journey!