One gram of soil is home to
about one billion organisms representing roughly 6,000 species.
A standard soil analysis does not account for a single one of them.
We make soil biology
measurable, controllable, and improvable.
Soil Health: Why does it matter?
Soil Fertility
A large proportion of the nutrients bound in the soil or added to it are unavailable to plants.
An active microbiome breaks down these organic and mineral compounds and makes both major and trace nutrients available to plants in the first place. This optimises fertiliser efficiency, minimises leaching and can reduce fertiliser costs.
Plant Resilience
Extreme weather conditions such as prolonged drought or heavy rainfall place a strain on both monocultures and sports turf alike.
Mycorrhizal fungi and beneficial bacteria expand the effectively usable root system and improve soil structure for optimal water retention. As a result, plants cope better with periods of stress and recover significantly faster.
Natural Protection Against Pathogens
Through the principle of competition and the activation of the plants’ own immune defences (induced systemic resistance, ISR), the risk of disease in the crop is reduced. This reduces the need for chemical crop protection and ensures consistent quality.
AlvaIQ® Soil Analysis
AlvaIQ® breaks down the soil microbiome through modern DNA sequencing and processes the data into accessible soil health indices to complement regular chemical (N-P-K, pH) and physical (field capacity, density) analyses.
Sampling
including relevant information such as
coordinates and background information about the sample.
Customized Analysis
AlvaIQ® analyzes the entire microbial community and translates it into over 20 biological metrics, such as diversity,
disease suppression, nutrient potential, water balance, and regenerative capacity.
In addition, there is a section tailored to the specific soil type, e.g. turf pathogens and thatch decomposition in sports turf;
nitrogen cycle and compaction risk in agriculture.
Data Safety
No cloud provider, no third-party access, no data sharing.
Complementary Solutions
possible soil specific challenges, such as thatch formation, water retention or blocked nutrients.
Where AlvaIQ® fits
Laboratories
Upgrade traditional chemical soil testing with the missing puzzle piece: biological activity and deep biodiversity insights.
Our shotgun NGS metagenomic analysis allows you to offer cutting-edge microbiome diagnostics without building complex bioinformatics infrastructure.
Position your lab as an innovation leader and unlock new revenue streams with zero hassle.
Associations
Provide members with a true technological edge and make sustainable soil management measurable.
Integrating our microbiome analysis into your portfolio gives managers access to high-precision data once reserved for research.
Boost your appeal as a future-focused organization while empowering members to secure yields on a data-driven basis.
Consultants
Back up your recommendations with hard biological evidence straight from the soil instead of guesswork.
Our shotgun NGS analysis equips you with a precision tool to document agronomic progress and build long-term client loyalty.
Turn complex microbial dynamics into compelling talking points that win trust and elevate your advisory authority.
Manufacturers & Sellers
Prove the efficacy of your biostimulants, fertilizers, or crop protection products directly at the microbial level.
Use our analysis as the ultimate performance proof to bundle with your product line or generate robust validation data for your sales pipeline.
Stand out from competitors by offering tangible evidence that your solutions deliver in the field.
Our Partners
