AntiMyce brand seeks to establish a company in Canada and attract investors. The brand has made an invention in the field of biological control of plant pests which has reached to the mass production stage. AntiMyce, albeit with the help of an investor, intends to mass-produce this product in Canada and under the name of this country and export it to the whole world. This innovative plan is biological control of fungal pests to control Early Blight disease and citrus postharvest decay. One of the most important goals of the project is to produce an organic substitute for antifungal chemicals that will lead to the production of organic crops.
Introduction
The production of sufficient good-quality crops is essential to human existence. Plant diseases have ruined crops, bringing widespread famine. Many plant pathogens are fungi that cause tissue decay and eventual death of the host. In addition to destroying plant tissue directly, some plant pathogens spoil crops by producing potent toxins. Fungi are also responsible for food spoilage and the rotting of stored crops.
For example, the fungus Penicillium, It is a major source of post-harvest decay in fruits and is responsible for the widespread post-harvest disease in Citrus fruit known as green rot or green mold.
In infected fruit, very profuse sporulation can be seen – fruit is completely covered by white mycelium followed by green and bluish spores of Penicillium digitatum and Penicillium italicum respectively. The typical terpenous odor spreads in the surrounding area where these fungi infect the fruit. It is quite possible that these fungi produce ethylene in sufficient quantities, resulting in the rapid senescence of adjacent fruits. Citrus volatiles and even the synthetic mixtures of ethanol, limonene, acetaldehyde, and CO2 at certain concentrations stimulate the growth of P. digitatum.
Blue mold is more harmful because it spreads in the box and healthy fruits are directly attacked, regardless of injury. Blue mold is a nesting-type pathogen, meaning that it produces enzymes that soften the adjacent fruit and thus allow fungus to enter. Green mold does not spread by nesting; thus, if a single fruit is affected it remains as such without contaminating adjacent fruit. However, spores lead to soiling of fruits and thus require repacking with a box change.
Fungi also cause damage to other types of crops such as tomatoes or potatoes. Mushrooms also damage the plant itself and can destroy a farm in a short time.
For example, Alternaria solani is a fungal pathogen that produces a disease in tomato and potato plants called early blight. The pathogen produces distinctive "bullseye" patterned leaf spots and can also cause stem lesions and fruit rot on tomato and tuber blight on potato. Despite the name "early," foliar symptoms usually occur on older leaves. If uncontrolled, early blight can cause significant yield reductions Primary methods of controlling this disease, include preventing long periods of wetness on leaf surfaces and applying fungicides. Solani is also present in most potato production regions every year.
Alternaria solani infects stems, leaves and fruits of tomato , potato, eggplant , bell pepper and hot pepper (Capsicum spp.), and other members of the Solanum family.
Tomatoes are the second most consumed product after potatoes. FAO reports that its production in 2012 was about 162 million tons.
Although some varieties of tomato have a relative resistance to early blight disease, most common varieties are susceptible to it. The damage of early blight in tomato in epidemic conditions is reported to be 35 to 70 percent.
The agent of Early Blight in tomatoes is a fungus with scientific name Alternaria Solani. This fungus infects tomato stems, leaves and fruits. This disease causes seedling death in the nursery. Brown circular spots, often surrounded by yellow halo appear on the leaves. The Leaf spots usually appear first on old leaves and proceed upwards. With the development of the disease, the fungus may infect the stems and fruits. The spots on the fruit are similar to those on the leaves with dark brown concentric circles. Dark and powder-like spores are produced from these ring-like spots. Using magnifier the spores can be seen on the spots. The fungus can survive in the soil and residues of infected crops and weeds. The fungus may be seed-borne and spread by wind, water, insects, workers and farm equipment. When the tomato plant is wet, the spores on the plant germinate and infect the leaves. Spores can infiltrate into leaves, stems, or fruits. The fungus is very active in moderate to warm temperatures and in humid climates. During the rainy season, disease activity is more intense. The impact of Early Blight disease is more on under stress plants such as high fruit plants, nematode attack, or severe nitrogen deficiency
The production of sufficient good-quality crops is essential to human existence. Plant diseases have ruined crops, bringing widespread famine. Many plant pathogens are fungi that cause tissue decay and eventual death of the host. In addition to destroying plant tissue directly, some plant pathogens spoil crops by producing potent toxins. Fungi are also responsible for food spoilage and the rotting of stored crops.
For example, the fungus Penicillium, It is a major source of post-harvest decay in fruits and is responsible for the widespread post-harvest disease in Citrus fruit known as green rot or green mold.
In infected fruit, very profuse sporulation can be seen – fruit is completely covered by white mycelium followed by green and bluish spores of Penicillium digitatum and Penicillium italicum respectively. The typical terpenous odor spreads in the surrounding area where these fungi infect the fruit. It is quite possible that these fungi produce ethylene in sufficient quantities, resulting in the rapid senescence of adjacent fruits. Citrus volatiles and even the synthetic mixtures of ethanol, limonene, acetaldehyde, and CO2 at certain concentrations stimulate the growth of P. digitatum.
Blue mold is more harmful because it spreads in the box and healthy fruits are directly attacked, regardless of injury. Blue mold is a nesting-type pathogen, meaning that it produces enzymes that soften the adjacent fruit and thus allow fungus to enter. Green mold does not spread by nesting; thus, if a single fruit is affected it remains as such without contaminating adjacent fruit. However, spores lead to soiling of fruits and thus require repacking with a box change.
Fungi also cause damage to other types of crops such as tomatoes or potatoes. Mushrooms also damage the plant itself and can destroy a farm in a short time.
For example, Alternaria solani is a fungal pathogen that produces a disease in tomato and potato plants called early blight. The pathogen produces distinctive "bullseye" patterned leaf spots and can also cause stem lesions and fruit rot on tomato and tuber blight on potato. Despite the name "early," foliar symptoms usually occur on older leaves. If uncontrolled, early blight can cause significant yield reductions Primary methods of controlling this disease, include preventing long periods of wetness on leaf surfaces and applying fungicides. Solani is also present in most potato production regions every year.
Alternaria solani infects stems, leaves and fruits of tomato , potato, eggplant , bell pepper and hot pepper (Capsicum spp.), and other members of the Solanum family.
Tomatoes are the second most consumed product after potatoes. FAO reports that its production in 2012 was about 162 million tons.
Although some varieties of tomato have a relative resistance to early blight disease, most common varieties are susceptible to it. The damage of early blight in tomato in epidemic conditions is reported to be 35 to 70 percent.
The agent of Early Blight in tomatoes is a fungus with scientific name Alternaria Solani. This fungus infects tomato stems, leaves and fruits. This disease causes seedling death in the nursery. Brown circular spots, often surrounded by yellow halo appear on the leaves. The Leaf spots usually appear first on old leaves and proceed upwards. With the development of the disease, the fungus may infect the stems and fruits. The spots on the fruit are similar to those on the leaves with dark brown concentric circles. Dark and powder-like spores are produced from these ring-like spots. Using magnifier the spores can be seen on the spots. The fungus can survive in the soil and residues of infected crops and weeds. The fungus may be seed-borne and spread by wind, water, insects, workers and farm equipment. When the tomato plant is wet, the spores on the plant germinate and infect the leaves. Spores can infiltrate into leaves, stems, or fruits. The fungus is very active in moderate to warm temperatures and in humid climates. During the rainy season, disease activity is more intense. The impact of Early Blight disease is more on under stress plants such as high fruit plants, nematode attack, or severe nitrogen deficiency
The production of sufficient good-quality crops is essential to human existence. Plant diseases have ruined crops, bringing widespread famine. Many plant pathogens are fungi that cause tissue decay and eventual death of the host. In addition to destroying plant tissue directly, some plant pathogens spoil crops by producing potent toxins. Fungi are also responsible for food spoilage and the rotting of stored crops.
For example, the fungus Penicillium, It is a major source of post-harvest decay in fruits and is responsible for the widespread post-harvest disease in Citrus fruit known as green rot or green mold.
In infected fruit, very profuse sporulation can be seen – fruit is completely covered by white mycelium followed by green and bluish spores of Penicillium digitatum and Penicillium italicum respectively. The typical terpenous odor spreads in the surrounding area where these fungi infect the fruit. It is quite possible that these fungi produce ethylene in sufficient quantities, resulting in the rapid senescence of adjacent fruits. Citrus volatiles and even the synthetic mixtures of ethanol, limonene, acetaldehyde, and CO2 at certain concentrations stimulate the growth of P. digitatum.
Blue mold is more harmful because it spreads in the box and healthy fruits are directly attacked, regardless of injury. Blue mold is a nesting-type pathogen, meaning that it produces enzymes that soften the adjacent fruit and thus allow fungus to enter. Green mold does not spread by nesting; thus, if a single fruit is affected it remains as such without contaminating adjacent fruit. However, spores lead to soiling of fruits and thus require repacking with a box change.
Fungi also cause damage to other types of crops such as tomatoes or potatoes. Mushrooms also damage the plant itself and can destroy a farm in a short time.
For example, Alternaria solani is a fungal pathogen that produces a disease in tomato and potato plants called early blight. The pathogen produces distinctive "bullseye" patterned leaf spots and can also cause stem lesions and fruit rot on tomato and tuber blight on potato. Despite the name "early," foliar symptoms usually occur on older leaves. If uncontrolled, early blight can cause significant yield reductions Primary methods of controlling this disease, include preventing long periods of wetness on leaf surfaces and applying fungicides. Solani is also present in most potato production regions every year.
Alternaria solani infects stems, leaves and fruits of tomato , potato, eggplant , bell pepper and hot pepper (Capsicum spp.), and other members of the Solanum family.
Tomatoes are the second most consumed product after potatoes. FAO reports that its production in 2012 was about 162 million tons.
Although some varieties of tomato have a relative resistance to early blight disease, most common varieties are susceptible to it. The damage of early blight in tomato in epidemic conditions is reported to be 35 to 70 percent.
The agent of Early Blight in tomatoes is a fungus with scientific name Alternaria Solani. This fungus infects tomato stems, leaves and fruits. This disease causes seedling death in the nursery. Brown circular spots, often surrounded by yellow halo appear on the leaves. The Leaf spots usually appear first on old leaves and proceed upwards. With the development of the disease, the fungus may infect the stems and fruits. The spots on the fruit are similar to those on the leaves with dark brown concentric circles. Dark and powder-like spores are produced from these ring-like spots. Using magnifier the spores can be seen on the spots. The fungus can survive in the soil and residues of infected crops and weeds. The fungus may be seed-borne and spread by wind, water, insects, workers and farm equipment. When the tomato plant is wet, the spores on the plant germinate and infect the leaves. Spores can infiltrate into leaves, stems, or fruits. The fungus is very active in moderate to warm temperatures and in humid climates. During the rainy season, disease activity is more intense. The impact of Early Blight disease is more on under stress plants such as high fruit plants, nematode attack, or severe nitrogen deficiency
Some fungicides can irritate skin and eyes, while others may cause throat irritation and coughing when inhaled. Prolonged inhalation of certain fungicides, such as ziram, can cause neural and visual disturbances. The long-term effects of fungicides on humans are still unknown. A study published in the journal Lancet Infectious Diseases in 2009 found that agricultural fungicide use may contribute to resistance against medications in humans with life-threatening lung infections caused by the aspergillus fungus. Another study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in 2007 showed that fungicides may permanently silence or reprogram normal genes, which can last for several generations.
According to a 2012 study published in the Ecology Letters, the fungicide chlorothalonil -- the most commonly used synthetic fungicide in the United States -- is toxic for aquatic animals such as tadpoles, oysters and fish, when chemical run-off from plants contaminates nearby water or groundwater. A group of fungides that includes copper sulphate are toxic to bees, and wild birds and livestock have been poisoned by crop seeds treated with mercury-based fungicides.
AntiMyce is a research company producing biologic pharmaceutical and diagnostic products for plants and animals. The company has had many inventions and achievements that all of them have reached the partial or mass production stage. The company, after several years of research, has come up with great innovations in the production of early blight disease and citrus postharvest decay. So far no company in this field has offered such product. Therefore, manufacturing this product in Canada prepares the ground for foreign exchange and employment and reduce agricultural costs
Biological control is the best environmental substitute for different chemical pesticides to control plant diseases. Unlike chemical agents, they are less toxic, more useful, easy decomposable in the environment and have less allergic. They do not accumulate in food products and are much cheaper than chemicals.
Through vitro studies, stronger microorganisms were identified and then the effect of this biologic product on blight disease and the decay of stored fruits was confirmed in vitro and in greenhouse environment with different treatments in the form of statistical plans. The biologic product also was tested in the field. The product showed an acceptable result in preventing fungi diseases.
According to macroscopic, microscopic and physiological observations, the product was able to control more than 90% of plant and crop fungal disease. Rats were also tested to control non-toxicity of the biologic product for humans and animals. The oral LD50 was for this biologic product was 9000 mg / kg, which demonstrates the safety of the biological product obtained from useful indigenous soil microorganisms. This product can contribute to economic prosperity, sustainable development and environmental protection. This project supports the organic production of agricultural products.
Canada is one of the most successful countries in the world in producing bio-fertilizers and biological pesticides. Due to the proximity of Canada to the US, most of these products are manufactured by US-based companies. Manufacturing these products in Canada in addition to job creation, exportation, and self-sufficiency inhibits exchange out of the country. Canada is a scientific country and one of the scientific industrialized countries of the world, so manufacturing products with global standards can help its development. These products due to their high added value can increase economic prosperity and will lead to a boom in other economic sectors such as transportation, raw material production, etc. Manufacturing these products will require cheap and quality raw materials for packaging and will thrive research and development, and improves agriculture in Canada and other countries of the world, and protects the environment
We produce a wide range of biological products for the academic, laboratory and industrial environments. One of the products developed based on an innovative idea is an antifungal product called “biofungicide”; the fungi that can infect and destroy a wide variety of agricultural products. The best method of disease management is prevention. It is very difficult to control the disease if established on the plant. Currently, after observing the first symptoms of the disease, the only recommendation is using chemical fungicide.
Farmers usually consult with plant protection experts to select the best and most effective chemical fungicides to control the disease. But the use of chemical methods to control the disease is ineffective and the fungicides have no effect on its control and are very harmful to the environment. Biological control is the best alternative for chemical pesticides to control plant diseases. Unlike chemical agents, they are less toxic, more useful and are easily degraded in the environment and are less allergic. They do not accumulate in food products and are much cheaper than chemicals. Soil naturally is the habitat of a large group of bacteria that originate from bioactive products with diverse pharmacological activities. These compounds widely have been used as pharmaceuticals and chemicals in medicine, veterinary and agriculture. Soil bacteria, especially Streptomyces, generate a wide range of antimicrobial and active substances, some of which have antifungal properties.
In general, this genus is capable of producing 167 biologically active and effective compounds against microorganisms. The characteristics of Streptomyces that differentiate them as biocontrol agents against fungi are the production of secondary metabolites such as enzymes and antibiotics. They do this by using soil organic matter and bio-buffers, and consist up to 40% of the population of microorganisms in dry soil. The most important enzyme in the control of pests and fungicides is Chitinase enzyme. This enzyme affects ketone and cell walls of the fungus and cause lysis of the cell wall of the fungus.
Producing tomato and potato is of high importance in all countries of the world, and biological control of the pests, environmental protection and limiting the use of chemical pesticides is a top priority for all countries. So, will receive much attention in all countries of the world.
Canada is one of the most successful countries of the world in producing bio-fertilizers and biological pesticides. Due to the proximity of Canada to the US, most of these products are manufactured by US-based companies. Manufacturing these products in Canada, in addition to job creation, will increase export, self-sufficiency and currency savings. Canada is a scientific country and one of the scientific industrialized countries of the world, so manufacturing products with global standards can help its development. These products due to their high added value can increase economic prosperity and will lead to a boom in other economic sectors such as transportation, raw material production, etc. Manufacturing these products will require cheap and quality raw materials for packaging and will thrive research and development, and improves agriculture in Canada and other countries of the world, and protects the environment.
Canada has the leading innovation infrastructure, and has dedicated special budget and credit to foreign investors, and has numerous incentives for investors. The organizations supporting business plans or ideas are “designated Canadian venture capital fund” and “designated Canadian angel investor group”.
Canada's High Economic Growth: Among the 20 largest economies in the world (G-20), Canada is known as the best country for business. Through attending in Canada and using North American technologies we can reach many markets. Presence in this technology hub also has relative advantages to reach Middle East, Europe and even Africa markets and turn the company to an international company.
Mrs. Samane Etemad
Macro management
Mrs. Yasamin Sadeghiardekani
R & D manager:
● A precise understanding of company strategies (Current and future strategies)
● To discover and percept the market needs and opportunities
● To discover new ideas and turning them to products and commercial opportunities
● Recognizing the trend of current and future technologies
● Strong participation in knowledge and learning trend
● To create competitive advantages based on continuous innovation
● Confronting threats through maintaining competitive advantages, supporting innovation, and identifying competitors strategies
● Performing lab activities and extract the results of current activities
Mrs. Fatemeh Eghtesadi
Internal manager and production manager:
● Updating the website of the company and performing the services related to the website
● Supervising, monitoring, and coordinating technical activities
● To supply, maintain, and repair technical and laboratory equipment and review related reports
● To perform executive operations and services
Mr. Abdolkarim Razavi
Executive Manager:
• Handling internal affairs of the company
• Handling personnel affairs of the company
• Handling public relationship affairs and customers complaint
• Planning and providing guidelines for implementing educational programs to enhance knowledge and specialized skills
Please include any details related to the incorporation or future plans for incorporation of your business:
1. Setting up the company office
2. To equip the office
3. Recruit required staff and training them
4. To establish different departments including production, sales, etc.
5. Obtaining required production and sale permissions
6. Manufacturing products
7. Marketing and identifying goal market
8. Communication with research, academic, and diagnostic centers
9. Providing to the market
1. Investigating other needs of the market
2. Evaluating the quality of products provided
3. Production of new products such as molecular enzymes
4. Development of different parts of the company
5. Attracting specialized forces of other sections
6. To obtain required permissions to export products
7. To establish active representatives across the country
8. Taking part in related exhibitions
9. Holding training workshops
1. To examine global goal markets
2. To establish representatives across the world
3. Development of competitive quality products
4. Attracting the attention of global centers
5. Attend in international exhibitions
6. To hold training workshops across the world
