Phytoform

Phytoform Labs is an agri-biotech company using artificial intelligence and precision genome editing to accelerate crop evolution. Founded by Dr. Will Pelton and Dr. Nicolas Kral, the company develops Nature Identical novel crop traits by partnering with agricultural companies to translate scientific discoveries into commercial value. Its CRE.AI platform identifies and redesigns genetic sequences to produce crops that are more resilient to disease, climate stress, and other environmental pressures. Phytoform operates from Rothamsted Research in Harpenden, UK, and Greentown Labs in Boston, MA, with collaborators including Corteva Agriscience and academic partners at the University of Cambridge, University of Western Australia, and Macquarie University. The company is working toward a more sustainable and future-secure global food system by unlocking the latent genetic potential already present in plant genomes.