ALORA's groundbreaking heat-tolerance trait in rice has delivered an unprecedented 2555% yield increase under extreme heat conditions, setting a new benchmark for climate-resilient agriculture. This innovation not only ensures higher yields but also preserves grain quality, offering a sustainable solution to safeguard global food security in the face of rising temperatures.
NORWICH, England and OVIEDO, Fla., Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ALORA is thrilled to announce the groundbreaking success of its heat-tolerance trait, marking a transformative milestone in agricultural resilience against climate change. Under extreme heat conditions—daytime temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F) and nighttime temperatures surpassing 32°C (89.6°F)—ALORA's rice varieties achieved a staggering 2555% yield increase compared to controls, with an extrapolated yield of 11 tonnes per hectare.
This pioneering development addresses a global crisis as rising temperatures threaten food security. With rice yields typically declining by up to 10% for every 1°C above optimal, and regions experiencing yield losses as high as 90%, ALORA's innovation offers a beacon of hope. Importantly, this non-GMO solution uses ALORA's proprietary editing technique to not only preserve yield but also maintains grain quality, achieving optimal amylose content and increased milling efficiency.
The ALORA Mission: Innovation for a Changing World
ALORA was founded in 2019 with a singular vision: to create a world free from hunger. Co-founder and CEO Luke Young set out to reimagine agriculture from the ground up by designing the world's first truly sustainable food system. With co-founder Rory Hornby, they launched a bold plan to create ocean agriculture - salt-tolerant crops on floating oceanic farms, no freshwater, no chemicals. Building on its salt-tolerance breakthroughs, ALORA has recently expanded to tackle the multifaceted threats of climate change, including heat stress in traditional crops.
"Our mission is simple yet ambitious: end world hunger, safeguard agriculture from climate change, and create a truly sustainable food system—ocean agriculture," says Luke Young. "Our new heat-tolerance trait is a testament to our belief that innovation can outpace crisis."
Why Heat-Tolerance Matters
The past decade has been the hottest on record, with catastrophic heatwaves in Japan, USA, and Australia decimating crops. As temperatures above 28°C (82.4°F) damage rice quality and yields, ALORA's systems offer a lifeline for farmers worldwide, ensuring resilient yields and quality grain under the harshest conditions.
Driving Global Impact
ALORA's heat-tolerant rice, including market-ready lines VENUS-4 and VENUS-5, is set to redefine agricultural sustainability. Future developments like VENUS-2 and VENUS-3, part of the 2025 Climate Ready pipeline, promise even greater yields while maintaining quality.
About ALORA
Founded in 2019, ALORA is a leader in sustainable agriculture, innovating climate-resilient crop traits and the world-first ocean agriculture system. Ideated in the UK and launched in San Francisco, ALORA operates internationally, with innovation hubs in Norwich, UK, and Oviedo, Florida.
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