Chi Botanic

A look down at evolution in progress. This is what started as "Citrus paradisi cv Marsh" otherwise known as Marsh Grapefruit.

Halloween is just for kids. Most of us are too scared to believe in the real horrors we're creating for future generations.

Really appreciate this interview by Lynda Searby for Fi Global Insights! She really got into what drove Robert and I to take what we learned working on next gen biofuels to create a way to control what cells produce in plant cell culture.

Plant cell culturing for vanilla: Replicating the plant’s molecular make-up for full flavour California-based biotech company Chi Botanic is one of a new wave of start-ups seeking to unlock the potential of plant cell culture for the ingredient industry through the development of high value botanical compounds such as vanilla extract, citrus flavours, and aloe.

Outside our window today looking out across the Bay

The solenodon survived when the dinosaurs died. Get shrewed! When you've got the drive never give up!

Plant cell culture... and Chi Botanic are making news!

Plant cell culture deep dive: As cracks emerge in botanical supply chain, ‘It’s a huge space to watch’ Plant cell culture is ideal for botanicals too complex to be made by microbes, and increasingly hard to source via traditional ag, say experts

Our second USDA SBIR, but first press release!

Chi Botanic Inc. Awarded Competitive USDA SBIR Phase I Grant for Plant Cell-Cultured Vanilla Small Business Innovative Research Program Provides $175,000 in Funding for Chi Botanic's Sustainable Vanilla Technology

Having a little fun formulating an aloe cell culture based lotion!

Nathan looks very excited about the incredible diversity of Aloe to pick from at San Marcos Growers Wholesale Nursery