Plant nutrients detection in plants and soil

ICL Innovation is seeking a method to measure plant nutrients' levels, mainly Potassium, and Phosphorous, in crops with as little user handling as possible.

Background

Nutrients levels in plant, in particular N,P and K, are the basis to accurate application of fertilizers. While N is easy to measure, P and K are harder and require wet chemistry methods in order to achieve meaningful results, a process that is usually too long. We are seeking ways to determine the N,P,K levels in the plant as fertilizers are applied. This would result in less waste, and less side effects of lack or over application of fertilizers in fields.

Our criteria

• High correlation to stress stemming from K and P deficiency
• Broad area coverage
• Resolution sufficient for fertilization purposes
• Timely feedback of results

Information on ICL Fertilizers can be found in the ICL Fertilizers web page.

As a technology incubator, ICL Innovation is looking only for innovative technologies that may be further developed and commercialized through a business unit in ICL. 

We Offer

• Full funding for selected technologies
• Analytical laboratories, pilot facilities and high level R&D teams based on IMI TAMI- ICL's research and development institute
• A business unit within ICL Fertilizers as an industrial commercialization partner

IP  Collaboration

• Funded research
• Exclusive IP licensing
• Joint development