Pink-pigmented facultative methylotrophs in the genus <i>Methylobacterium</i> (coined "M-trophs" by NewLeaf Symbiotics) are highly abundant and key members of a healthy plant microbiome. M-trophs have been co-evolving with plants for hundreds of millions of years and they can colonize practically any plant. NewLeaf Symbiotics is harnessing the power of these beneficial, symbiotic bacteria to improve yield and strengthen plants under field conditions. Every M-troph in our collection is fully sequenced, annotated, and visualized in our computational bioinformatics engine, the Prescriptive Biologics Knowledgebase (PBK). The general beneficial nature of M-trophs allows NewLeaf to nominate strains from our 10,000+ M-troph Culture Collection for field trials based on maximizing genomic diversity, identifying characteristics common in successful fermentations and formulations, and determining compatibility with commonly used Ag chemistries. The PBK is used to associate genotypes with phenotypes, and subsequent testing allows us to further refine the associations and ultimately make predictions. By focusing on this one genus with many beneficial characteristics we have developed this powerful comparative genomics approach to deliver Biostimulants and Biopesticides products for sustainable agriculture.

M-trophs for sustainable agriculture

2019 Fall National Meeting

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