{"id":982,"date":"2025-04-24T00:38:12","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T04:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/principal\/?page_id=982"},"modified":"2026-10-16T15:22:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T19:22:23","slug":"biophyt-1-0","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/principal\/biophyt-1-0\/","title":{"rendered":"Biophyt 1.0"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Hero&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/04\/biophytbottles.jpg&#8221; height=&#8221;50vh&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;67px|0px|67.1875px|0px|false|false&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;zoom&#8221; animation_intensity_zoom=&#8221;4%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Case Study Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;110px||30px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; animation_style=&#8221;flip&#8221; animation_intensity_flip=&#8221;20%&#8221; link_option_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/UWI-Biophyt-10\/61589573545274\/&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<h1>Biophyt 1.0 \u2013 A Green Biocontrol Solution<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Biophyt 1.0 is an all\u2011organic, non\u2011toxic biocontrol solution developed by Professor Duraisamy Saravanakumar, Dr Augustus Thomas and Dr Marisa Khan of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Sustainability, formerly the Faculty of Food and Agriculture. It offers farmers a safe and effective alternative to synthetic chemical pesticides.<\/p>\n<p>This innovative product not only combats a range of plant diseases\u2014including root rot, collar rot, wilt, leaf spot, and leaf blight\u2014but it also serves as a powerful growth stimulant. By enhancing crop yield and bolstering plant immunity, Biophyt 1.0 will empower farmers to achieve robust, healthy harvests without compromising the environment or using harmful pesticides.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, with no known hazards to human, animal, or aquatic life, it represents a safe, responsible choice for the future of agriculture.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proven Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Field trials and farmer use demonstrate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to 87% reduction in plant disease<\/li>\n<li>Yield increases up to ~40%<\/li>\n<li>Performance comparable\u2014or superior\u2014to chemical pesticides<\/li>\n<li>No known hazards to humans, animals, or aquatic life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Biophyt 1.0 also stimulates plant growth and enhances natural immunity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Market Readiness<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Documented success with farmers<\/li>\n<li>Scalable production: from 800L\/month to factory\u2011scale output<\/li>\n<li>Strong local and regional demand potential<\/li>\n<li>Profit margins exceeding 40% at a moderate scale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For further information, check out the Biophyt 1.0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/UWI-Biophyt-10\/61589573545274\/\">Facebook<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Expanding the reach of Biophyt 1.0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Biophyt 1.0 continues to expand its market presence and accessibility across Trinidad and Tobago. Customers can now place orders directly through the product&#8217;s dedicated Facebook page, with delivery available via courier service, improving convenience and extending the product&#8217;s reach to a wider customer base.<\/p>\n<p>The product is currently available at the following locations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>ASASCO Chemicals and Enterprises Ltd<\/strong> &#8211; San Juan<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agri-Savers Ltd<\/strong> &#8211; St. Augustine<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bhagwansingh&#8217;s Superstore<\/strong> &#8211; Trincity<\/li>\n<li><strong>Central Chemical and Agricultural Supplies Ltd<\/strong> &#8211; Chaguanas<\/li>\n<li><strong>High Quality Seedlings<\/strong> &#8211; Penal<\/li>\n<li><strong>The UWI Bookshop<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Growing public awareness has contributed to increased customer demand, with new distributors regularly expressing interest in carrying the product as walk-in customers continue to request it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; 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