b'Serendipita indica: A Gym Membership for Plants? THOMAS KOCKAREA MANAGER, F.H. SCHULE MHLENBAUENVISION A WORLDwhere plantsit comes to sustaining durabilityKock@schulefood.comhave personal trainers. Imagineand consistent performance onceschulefood.comthese plants packed into gyms,theyre applied to seeds.getting stronger and healthier withSerendipita indica is a tenacious every passing day.fungus that has demonstrated its This might sound a bit silly,resilience in the field. Its ability to but it isnt just a fantasywereendure on seeds surpasses that ofA Seed Processing beginning to realize it with bio- its counterparts, forming a symbi- Renaissance: Adapting to logicals. Often dubbed as bugsotic alliance with plant roots and in a jug, these technologies arekickstarting a variety of powerfulthe Modern Food Landscapebeginning to take centre stage,biological mechanisms within the thanks to vital contributors likeplant itself. IN THE REALMof seed and food processing, innovation Serendipita indica.But Serendipita indica is nothas become the key to success. Over the years, the Among the arsenal of super- merely a nutrient facilitator; itindustry has witnessed a remarkable transformation, powers possessed by Serendipitaassumes the role of a guardian,with cutting-edge technology paving the way for more indica is its capacity to enhance thefortifying plants against an arrayefficient and diverse food production.absorption of crucial nutrients likeof environmental stresses. FromOne could draw a parallel between the windmills phosphorus, sulfur and nitrogen.the relentless challenges of droughtof yesteryear and the state-of-the-art machinery our Visualize it as a personal trainerto the adversities posed by salinitycompany provides today. Just like the windmills of for plants, meticulously ensuringand unpredictable temperatureold, weve adapted and evolved to meet the changing they extract the most from theirfluctuations, this fungal guardiandemands of the food processing industry.nutritional regimen. angel awakens stress-responsiveNow, weve begun partnering with Canadas Serendipita indica is a type ofgenes in plants, fortifying theirNexeed to provide the seed industry with our equip-fungus that lives inside the rootsresilience. ment. of many plants. It can help plantsThe upshot? A consistent surgeModern seed processing plants, like modern food grow better and resist diseases,in yields. processing facilities, are the Teslas of the industry, drought, and salt stress. It can alsoFor those eager to harness thereflecting a journey from tradition to innovation. produce some chemicals, such asprowess of this remarkable fungus,Nexeed plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap viridiflorol, that have biologicalthe spotlight falls on AGTIVbetween traditional and high-tech milling. Their functions. IGNITE L. This liquid microbialcollaboration with us serves as a testament to the ever-Serendipita indica has ainoculant, crafted meticulously forexpanding role of seed processors in the food produc-complex relationship with its hoston-seed application, encapsulatestion domain.plants and can change its behav- the potential of Serendipita indicaIn the past, the focus for seed processing custom-iour depending on the environ- with an impressive 2x10^6 viableers of Nexeed was primarily on cleaning and prepar-mental conditions.spores/g.ing seeds for planting. However, the paradigm has Yet, the journey of these kindsBiological tools offer growersshifted. Today, they are increasingly needing to refine of biological marvels is not devoidnew options they never thoughtseed and grain for food uses.of challenges, particularly whenpossibleand helps us get closerModern food processing technology allows for a to building a world where plantswide variety of value-added processing. Its the equip-get stronger and healthier even inment you can trust to take your seed/grain further the face of challenges like climatedown the production line, transforming it into change. something your customers can turn into a marketable product.Whether its creating pearl barley, pea fractiona-tion, or lentil splitting, modern technology provides CLAUDE SANDER a gateway to adding value. The collaboration between VP CLIENT RELATIONS/MANAGINGNexeed and Schule Muehlenbau Germany exemplifies PARTNER, TAURUS AG the shift towards innovation and diversification.The windmills of the past may be a distant taurus.ag memory, but their spirit lives on in the innovative@TaurusAgTeam machinery of today and how it can be harnessed by claude@taurus.ag seed processors.JANUARY 2024GERMINATION.CA 17'