π Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay ππΏπ±
Farmers need to control pests in a safe, eco-friendly way. That's where we step in.π± Take a look at what Pheronym is doing to help protect the food supply and the planet π https://t.co/Ah4vJsJ6Yl
#climatechange#agpests#biocontrol
California provides 70% of the worldβs almonds. ππΈ Honey bees pollinate almond flowers making them critical for almond production.
π Pheronym is developing nematode pheromones for #beefriendly sustainable #cropprotection solutions for farmers.
Farmers want:
β Insect control in the soil
β Plant parasitic nematode control
β Alternatives to soil fumigants
Pheronym has three products in development to help farmers, utilizing safe, effective nematode pheromones. Learn more π https://t.co/VO86Nmf0QF
#biotech#agtech
The truth about seizing opportunities for professional development and promotion in ag-biotech startups π± https://t.co/yEmMgQGl77
#startup#agbiotech
π¨ 50% of the topsoil is degraded π¨
To produce food and fiber, farmers need new sustainable solutions. That's where we come in. At Pheronym we are unlocking pheromonesβ full potential in agriculture.
Discover what we're doing to help farmers π https://t.co/VO86Nmf0QF
Dr. Fatma Kaplan's path to becoming a scientist entrepreneur started with the nematode, Caenorhabditis elegans, and identifying its mate-finding pheromones, ascarosides.
Here is a look at her inspiring story β‘οΈ https://t.co/ZJM2CxH2yT
#nematodes#pheromones#biocontrol#startup
We had a great time pitching at the "CRISPR, Climate, and Agriculture: The Next Frontier of the Biorevolution" in San Francisco on May 20! We also really enjoyed listening to pitches from other showcase partners.
π· Thanks Mary Louise Gifford for the photo!
#cropprotection
Dr. Fatma Kaplan and Karl Cameron Schiller had a great meeting with UC Davis Chemical Engineering students for their capstone project. They're working on technoeconomic analysis of scaling up #nematode pheromones. The students will present their findings on June 4 at UC Davis.
π¬ HIRING π¬
If you are looking for a rewarding career, check out our open job positions:
Senior Biological Research Scientist π https://t.co/74thRrLj1C
Fermentation and Bioprocessing Scientist/Engineer π https://t.co/fNYmFXkyTK
#hiring#biotech#agtech
We had a wonderful and inspiring time at Diversify at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art on May 6. This incredible event brought together more than 200 female founders in many different industries.
We had a great time at SynBioBeta 2026, and really enjoyed the CEO luncheon with speaker Leroy Hood, and our new friend, Zimri Thomas Hinshaw, CEO of Rheom Materials!
Also, thanks to everyone who stopped by our meeting table for a chat.
#foodsecurity#soilhealth#cropprotection
πΌπ¬ Are you ready to start a new adventure with Pheronym? Check out our open job positions:
Senior Biological Research Scientist π https://t.co/74thRrLj1C
Fermentation and Bioprocessing Scientist/Engineer π https://t.co/fNYmFXkyTK
#hiring
REMINDER π Dr. Fatma Kaplan will be at SynBioBeta on May 5th!
If you spot Dr. Kaplan, stop her for a chat to learn how you can join Pheronym's efforts to contribute to our global food security!
#foodsecurity#soilhealth#cropprotection
We had a great time at the Bits in Bio Presents: Engineering a Climate-Safe Future with Biology at #SFClimateWeek on April 23! Thanks to everyone that showed up and to all of the other amazing founders for sharing their biological solutions to our not so distant post climate.
π We celebrate earth every day. Farmers need new sustainable solutions that will not only assist with pest control but will help #soilhealth. Learn about our sustainable and effective pest control using unique proprietary nematode pheromones π± https://t.co/HxPPtznjFX #EarthDay