BioLumic, an agricultural biotechnology company specializing in light-activated seed programming, announced the expansion of its Corn xTraits™ Licensing Program into South America. The company has established early-stage evaluations with GDM and a collaboration with Tropical Melhoramento & Genética (TMG), two of Brazil's leading seed companies, along with regional seed production and nursery engagement with Gro Alliance. This strategic move builds on commercial momentum in the United States and aligns with plans to establish xTraits hubs in grain-producing regions worldwide.
The expansion involves comprehensive regional testing and validation through multi-location field evaluations conducted by GDM, TMG, and major grower Grupo Scheffer. These evaluations will assess how BioLumic's light-activated seed traits perform within local genetics and growing conditions, creating a direct pathway to validate xTraits for South American farmers. The technology represents a novel approach to enhancing crop performance without genetic modification, using light signaling as a programming language for plants to unlock heritable traits that improve yield, composition, and crop resilience.
BioLumic's commercialization pathway includes year-round nursery work in Chile and upcoming field trials in Brazil scheduled for 2026–2027. These activities will inform commercial launch plans, with broader Latin America rollout expected within 12–15 months. The company also plans future expansion into soybean and ryegrass applications, indicating the platform's versatility across different crop systems. The technology's scalability and ease of integration into existing seed systems make it particularly suitable for adoption in major agricultural markets like Brazil, which ranks among the world's largest producers of corn and soybeans.
The South American expansion represents a significant step in bringing light-based agricultural technology to one of the world's most important grain-producing regions. By partnering with established local seed companies and conducting region-specific validation, BioLumic aims to ensure its technology meets the unique demands of South American agriculture. The company's patented xTraits™ technology involves a one-time, light-based seed application that programs heritable traits without genetic modification, offering farmers an additional tool to enhance crop performance while maintaining compatibility with existing agricultural practices. More information about the company's technology and approach is available at https://www.biolumic.com.
