York, UK – Azotic Technologies Limited (Azotic®) is pleased to announce that it is now selling its flagship product in Japan through Phytochrome Inc.

Azotic’s unique nitrogen-fixing products began commercialization in 2018 within the North American market. Since then, the company has heavily pursued multiple patents globally. Partnering with Phytochrome to market N-Catch in the Japanese market gives farmers access to an environmentally friendly product, allowing them to meet their production goals. Based in Tokyo, Phytochrome “provides comprehensive support for sustainable agriculture through “bio-stimulant” technology.”

N-Catch is a unique nitrogen-fixing biological based on the microbe Gd (Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus). It creates a symbiotic relationship with plant roots, stems, and leaves, fixing nitrogen inside plant cells and making Gd one of the most efficient N-fixing microbes available in agricultural applications.

Keisuke Uchida, President & CEO of Phytochrome, explains, “We are concerned about environmental impacts, so we source products that benefit farmers and the environment. N-Catch is an extremely effective bio-stimulant that gives our farmers an excellent option for supporting plant nutrition.”

Phil Bernardin, Global Business Development, Azotic Technologies Limited, adds, “We are excited about the opportunities that come with providing our technology to various markets. We have worked hard to establish our presence in Japan, through the commercialization of N-Catch. We aim to work with partners like Phytochrome to bring Gd technology to farmers.”

Farmers can apply N-Catch to rice (transplanted and direct-seeded), corn, cereals, vegetables and fruits. The product is available as a wettable granule (WG).

About Azotic
Azotic (azotic.com) was founded in 2012 to introduce sustainable nitrogen-fixing technology to farmers around the globe. Headquartered in York, UK, Azotic has taken more than 20 years of academic & field research to become a global leader in N-fixing technology. Azotic is focused on the development and commercialization of technology which supports on-farm profitability and sustainability.

About Phytochrome
Phytochrome (phyto.jp) was established in 2002 in Tokyo as a professional biostimulant manufacturer representing various biostimulant products. Phytochrome aims to be successful as a major platform supplying biostimulants in Japan.

Product inquiries:
Osamu Sudo
Manager, Marketing Department
sudo@phyto.jp

Media inquiries:
Marilyn Hall
Global Marketing Manager
marilyn.hall@azotictechnologies.com

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