Understanding BeCrop® Technology

What Is BeCrop®?

BeCrop® is the ultimate decision-making tool for agriculture, transforming soil microbiome DNA into actionable insights. By analyzing soil data intelligence, BeCrop® helps predict risks, improve yields, and regenerate soil health.

It connects the needs of the soil to tailored inputs and best management practices, enabling better agricultural decisions that are:

• Science-based
  

• Field-specific
  

• Actionable

Why BeCrop®?

• Largest Global Database
  Over 55M+ taxonomic references using Next Generation Sequencing (NGS).

• Patented AI Technology
  Proprietary DNA sequencing workflows and machine learning monitor bio-indicators for 200+ crops from 56+ countries.

• Functional & Ecological
  Goes beyond “who is there” to analyze what microbes do and how they interact with crops and ecosystems.

• Independent Digital Platform
  Delivers soil intelligence through the BeCrop® Portal, supporting farm operations, product development, and agronomic recommendations.

How It Works

BeCrop® technology transforms soil samples into digital soil intelligence through four key steps:

• Collect Soil DNA

Soil microbiome DNA is extracted, combined with environmental data, and processed with AI.

• Identify Biological Pathways

Detects microbial functions related to:

• • Nutrient cycling (N, P, K, micronutrients)

1. • Plant nutrition & health

1. • Stress adaptation & resilience

• • Disease risk and suppression
• Deliver Insights

Generates an independent, digital platform with results on:

• • Yield limitations

1. • Disease diagnostics

1. • Functional nutrient cycling capacity

• • Input product evaluation
• Equip Stakeholders

Provides actionable intelligence for:

• • Farmers (optimize practices, reduce costs, boost yields)

1. • Retailers & Advisors (recommend best-fit inputs)

1. • Ag Input Companies (test & validate product impact)
     
     

The Science Behind BeCrop®

BeCrop® technology is validated in the scientific community through projects on:

1. Soil health and restoration
2. Disease management and soil pollution
3. Fertilizer use efficiency
4. Terroir & ecosystem services
5. Links between soil, food, human, and animal health

Learn More Here

The BeCrop® Portal

Your hub for soil intelligence:

• Dashboards: Overview of projects, latest reports, and quick access.
• Map Tool: Visualize parcels and compare soil features.
• Explorer Tool: See microbial distributions in a single sample.
• HeatMap Tool: Compare multiple samples side by side.
• Reports: Download crop-specific results and summaries.
• And More.

Products & Services Powered by BeCrop®

• BeCrop® Test – Field-level functional soil analysis.
  
  
• BeCrop® Farm – Whole-farm diagnostics and monitoring. Includes BeCrop® Rate, a soil health metric that validates your land’s sustainability and informs the transition to regenerative agriculture.
  
  
• BeCrop® Trials – Independent validation of agricultural inputs.
  
  

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Frequently Asked Questions

☑️What is your specialty?

We use 16S and ITS rRNA gene sequencing from soil samples to create functional assessments of the soil microbiome.

☑️ How is this different from traditional soil tests?

• Traditional tests = measure physical & chemical properties (nutrient levels, pH, organic matter).
• BeCrop® = measures microbial processes driving nutrient cycling, stress resilience, and disease interactions.

☑️ Does BeCrop® measure % organic matter or NPK levels?

No. BeCrop® quantifies the microbial capacity to mobilize nutrients (e.g., mineralization, solubilization, immobilization).

Need physical + chemical data? Use BeCrop+, which integrates partner lab tests.

☑️ Dead vs. living DNA: can BeCrop® tell the difference?

• Standard BeCrop® reports use total DNA extraction, as both living and dead microbial signals are relevant for soil ecology.
• For specialized R&D projects, BeCrop® can apply PMA protocols to exclude extracellular DNA.

☑️ Can I compare two BeCrop® analyses?

Yes. This is done via multivariable analysis in the BeCrop® Portal.

☑️ How is disease risk calculated?

Risk scores combine:

• Pathogen abundance (crop-specific)
• Ecological interactions in the soil microbiome
• Normalization against other samples of the same crop

☑️ How is resilience calculated?

Resilience measures the ability of soil microbial networks to withstand stress (drought, pathogens, tillage). It’s based on ecological network analysis, validated in peer-reviewed research.