Team
Smartsoil AS is a start up company with roots from research groups at the Universities of Oslo and Tromsø.
We focus on biology as the solution for improving soil health and regenerating soil. We translate science into practical solutions and tools that can be applied to monitor and improve soil health with the aim to produce higher quality crops, increased yields, and more sustainable production.
Knowledge
Smartsoil Biotech AS provide knowledge and tools to improve the microbial life in soil that results in healthy soil. Healthy soil is important for plant health and for the plants ability to grow. Microbes are extremely important for the soil and plant health. Adjustments of the microbial composition is determinant for improving soil health and regenerating soil to give a sustainable food production. We apply functional microbial communities (microbiomes) to improve soil health that will increase plant growth and carbon storage in the soil.
Functional microbes
Growth experiments
DNA analysis
We translate science into practical solutions and tools that can be applied to monitor and improve soil health with the aim to produce higher quality crops, increased yields, and more sustainable production. Plant health begins with healthy soil and active microbes. Our expertise is rooted in scientific practical, on-ground experience working with growers across Norway
25% of the global crop loss is caused by pests and diseases?
2 billion people suffer from malnutrition?
Agriculture is responsible for 24% of global greenhouse gas emissions?
Loss of topsoil and nutrients to waterways is a serious and growing environmental problem?
Soil erosion has reduced 24% of productive agricultural land, affecting 1.5 billion people?
Smartsoil aims to improve soil health.
Our analyses can identify microbes that can cause plant diseases.
We can analyze self-made compost, soil and root samples, and even the product being grown before storage.
Our soil improvement products help increase biodiversity in the soil and provide protection against plant pathogens.
We can also document that our products increase the soil's ability to store carbon.
Innovation
Smartsoil Biotech AS provide knowledge and tools to improve the microbial life in soil that results in healthy soil. Healthy soil is important for plant health and for the plants ability to grow. Microbes are extremely important for the soil and plant health. Adjustments of the microbial composition is determinant for improving soil health and regenerating soil to give a sustainable food production. We apply functional microbial communities (microbiomes) to improve soil health that will increase plant growth and carbon storage in the soil.
Our Current Scientific Projects
These are some of the scientific projects we are involved in
Sustainable addition of microorganisms to treat apple tree afflictions
Project Goal
Understand the cause of soil fatigue in apple trees.Approach
Collected growth, chemical, and agroclimatic data from different areas. Generated DNA data from compost experiments and soil and roots from three regions.Outcomes
Objective criteria identified for identifying soil fatigue areas by measuring apple tree growth. Increased supply of microbial biodiversity in pot experiments leads to higher growth among apple trees.Funder
Grofondet
Soil health and carbon capture
Project Goal
Study the relationship between soil microbes and carbon sequestration in soil to find solutions that reduce global challenges in agriculture while improving economic efficiency through a circular bio-based economy.Approach
Use DNA methods to systematically map microbial communities in agricultural soil to stimulate the development of functioning communities of soil microorganisms.Challenges
Intensive agriculture in Norway has led to undernourishment, soil erosion, greenhouse gas emissions, and the use of pesticides.Unique Aspect
The project is the first to use DNA methods to provide data on soil life that is relevant for the entire food production value chain.Funder
Research Council of Norway
Smart fertilizers in carbon sequestration and sustainable food systems
Project Goal
To develop products for future global sustainable food systems. The innovation aims to improve soil health through beneficial microorganismsApproach
Collection of growth, chemical, and microbial data from soil and potatoes form three different areas over three years. Six different treatment are being compared.Expected Outcomes
High microbial biodiversity delivered to soil and leaves through compost will lead to higher resistance against plant diseases, increased yield and extend the shelf life of the potatoFunder
Research Council of Norway
Soil health and sustainable fruit production
Project Goal
To develop a comprehensive solution for sustainable fruit production by linking soil quality (soil health) to plant health, yield levels, and fruit qualityApproach
Collection of growth, chemical, and microbial data from soil and roots form fruit farms over a period of three years. Trees receiving compost are being compared against control without compost.Expected Outcomes
Fruit trees receiving compost with high microbial biodiversity will give higher yield and better quality of the products.Funder
Regionale Forskningsfond (RFF)Partners
Smartsoil Biotech AS have partners from agriculture, industry and academia.
