Our Mission
We improve soil health by engineering nitrogen fixing bacteria to create ammonia implemented in soil without the need for fossil fuels, forging a green pathway to a sustainable future.
The Problem
Excessive nitrogen fertiliser use poses significant challenges, with global nitrogen usage increasing by 80% since 1961[1].
There are numerous health risks associated with nitrogen overuse, including respiratory ailments and the spread of diseases such as malaria and cholera in both cattle and humans.
Additionally, eutrophication and harmful algal blooms in freshwater ways, resulting from nitrogen enrichment in water, cause ecological dead zones which threaten ecosystems across the planet.
Our Solution
We improve soil health by engineering E.coli bacteria that increases nitrogen fixation to create ammonia implemented in soil without the need for fossil fuels, forging a green pathway to a sustainable future.
Our solution can be manufactured and exported across the globe to improve agricultural practices and reduce excess nitrogen use.
Spreading awareness about the importance of sustainable agriculture is essential to changing the status quo. That's why we engage with the world through social media platforms like Instagram, gaining expertise through interviews with industry experts, and reaching out to the next generation through educational programs for children.
Who are We?
We are a team of 21 high school students from The King’s School, Loreto Normanhurst, and Tara Anglican School for Girls, situated in Sydney, Australia.
References
[1] Imran, A., Hakim, S., Tariq, M., Nawaz, M. S., Laraib, I., Gulzar, U., Hanif, M. K., Siddique, M., Hayat, M., Fraz, A., & Ahmad, M. S. A. (2021). Diazotrophs for Lowering Nitrogen Pollution Crises: Looking Deep Into the Roots. Frontiers in Microbiology, 12, 2. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2021.637815
