Within the agricultural innovation landscape, new technologies are emerging that seek to move beyond an approach to plant nutrition and crop management rooted solely in chemistry. Some of these innovations, and more, will be showcased at MyPlanTech&Garden, Italy’s leading professional trade fair for horticulture, garden retail and landscaping. Now in its tenth edition, the event took place at Fiera Milano from 16 to 18 February.

Among the solutions on display at MyPlant & Garden, held from 18 to 20 February and of which Renewable Matter is media partner, is Kyminasi Plants. This passive biophysical device operates without electrical charge or power supply, emits no energy and releases no chemical substances. Developed by K Project, Kyminasi Plants acts as a carrier of information in the form of stabilised biophysical waves. Water, entering into resonance with these waves, is able to capture them and transport them to the soil and plants. To better understand how the device works, the evidence gathered and its prospects, we spoke with Alessia Panizza, General Director of K Project.

How does Kyminasi Plants work, and how does it differ from a traditional fertiliser?

A fertiliser has a chemical base and is therefore something you add to the soil and plants to produce an effect. Our approach, by contrast, does not operate on a chemical basis but on a biophysical one. The principle is much the same as that used in computer science: like a USB stick or a CD and its reader. The device contains information in the form of computer language, stabilised on the steel surface of the device. When the steel device, which contains a molecule carrying this set of information, is inserted into its reader and water flows through it at a certain pressure, a natural electromagnetic field is generated. This field enables the water to absorb the programmes embedded in the device.

Carried into the soil with the water, these programmes begin acting on specific soil-related factors and subsequently on the plants themselves, which make use of this information within their own natural processes. A fertiliser supplies a chemical substance and, in doing so, often bypasses the plant’s natural process. In our case, we provide a range of information that the plant draws upon autonomously, addressing its own weaknesses. It is a form of self-service: the information is standardised, but its application is personalised through the biological processes. The principle rests on wave resonance. When a frequency is out of harmony and resonates dissonantly, it absorbs the programme capable of correcting that frequency; the biochemical evidence then follows as a cascade effect.

How is the device installed?

We try to position it as close as possible to the water flow. The device already contains the entire range of programmes transferred via electromagnetic equipment. Think of the programmes as technical data sheets with codes and equations; it's all mathematics. It works in a similar way to computer science, but introduces a new concept: it is not all mechanics or chemistry; there is an electronic component in biological systems. This component does not replace the chemical or mechanical part, but works together with it.

Are there any scientific studies supporting the device's effectiveness?

We have more than 90 studies across 59 countries, between private companies and universities. A further 50 studies are currently underway. Scientific validation will inevitably take years, as this represents an entirely new concept for a sector such as agriculture, yet we continue to work closely with new partners. A challenge is that in agriculture, we are accustomed to thinking that each plant has specific needs, so studies are often focused on tangible issues: water scarcity, climate conditions, or different soil types. However, what we propose is an approach that goes beyond individual sectors, a modular approach that encompasses various issues.

What benefits have you observed so far?

The recorded results span a wide range of elements, including plant growth and development, higher germination rates, faster growth, and more extensive root systems. We have also identified enhanced photosynthetic activity, increased biomass, a greater number of leaves and of chlorophyll, and a reduction in flower and fruit drop. In terms of quality, the findings point to improved shelf life, larger fruits, better flavour, and higher sugar content. There has also been a measurable increase in nutritional density, one of the project’s original objectives. On the production side, we have noted an increase in flowering, as well as heavier crops and improved profitability for farmers. There are also encouraging signs in terms of resilience: greater resistance to fungal diseases, pests and environmental stress, and a reduction in water consumption and chemical inputs.

The technology is more widespread abroad than in Italy. Why is that?

We began this journey in 2010. Around 2015, we approached one of Italy’s leading universities, seeking studies and validation, but we were not taken seriously. So we entrusted a US company with supporting the product's development and international distribution. We recently decided to bring the product back to Italy and start expanding into the European market from here. In Italy, studies conducted abroad are often not recognised until they are replicated domestically.

How is the market reacting to such an innovative technology?

When we explain it, people are often left astonished; it can sound like something out of science fiction. We have no direct competitors, largely because it is difficult to compare something entirely new with anything already existing. The challenge lies in building a bridge between biophysics and agriculture. If the person is smart enough to try it and see for themselves, the evidence speaks for itself. If the product works, it works.

Are you developing any new products?

We are currently developing a fully organic liquid fertiliser, encoded with the same range of programmes as the Kyminasi Plants device. It will offer a more accessible solution for carrying out trials before investing in the device itself and may, in time, be integrated with it. The liquid contains a mineral molecule that is currently found in steel alloys. The exact same molecule on which I overwrite programmes could be used in solid form in steel or in liquid form in fertiliser.

What is your vision for the future of agriculture?

Governments are pushing for a paradigm shift. This is a very positive development, because the time has finally come to address an issue that affects us all. We hope to convey that the solution already exists, that there is no need to look too far away, and that not only does it already exist, but it was created right here in our region and is now distributed worldwide, scientifically studied to solve various agricultural problems. Our goal is not driven by commercial considerations; for us, business is a vehicle for disseminating and distributing the technology, but we were born out of research. We believe we have something in our hands that can change for the better the future of humanity.

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