Summary

A new bioherbicide can replace atrazine by effectively targeting resistant weeds and offering safer environmental profiles. With atrazine’s market at $1.5B globally and broader applications for crops like soybeans and wheat, this novel bioherbicide presents a significant market opportunity. Following the approval of this governance vote, ValleyDAO will allocate $50,000 from its treasury to support Dr. Louis Hom’s research at Cotyra, aimed at bioengineering yeast to enhance the cost-efficiency of bioherbicide production, ultimately enabling its commercial-scale availability for farmers.

To read the full proposal, please go to https://gov.valleydao.bio/t/vip-12-funding-of-atragone-a-safer-alternative-to-atrazine/130