“Uniting science, sustainability, and innovation for a greener future.”
The partnership between Crown Agroforestry Group Inc. (CAGI) and the University of Santo Tomas (UST) represents a groundbreaking step toward building a more sustainable and science-driven agricultural future. UST — home to one of the Philippines’ most respected research institutions in biology, microbiology, and natural sciences — brings academic rigor and advanced laboratory expertise. Crown Agroforestry Group contributes its industry knowledge, field networks, and commercialization strength. Together, they form a powerful alliance for agricultural biotechnology innovation.
This collaboration focuses on the development, optimization, and field deployment of next-generation bio-inoculants and bio-fertilizers designed to enhance soil health, boost crop resilience, and improve productivity for high-value perfumery and agroforestry crops such as Agarwood, sandalwood, ylang-ylang, and more.
Key Pillars of the Collaboration
1. Joint Research & Laboratory Innovation
UST researchers and Crown scientists co-develop microbial formulations — including nitrogen-fixing, phosphorus-solubilizing, growth-promoting, and plant-defense–enhancing strains.
This synergy accelerates discovery, ensures scientific validity, and strengthens product reliability.
2. Sustainable Bio-Based Solutions for Farmers
The collaboration champions eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic fertilizers.
These bio-inoculants:
• Improve nutrient uptake
• Strengthen root development
• Enhance plant immunity
• Reduce dependence on chemical inputs
• Support climate-smart and organic farming systems
3. Technology Transfer & Scale-Up
UST provides the foundational science; Crown Agroforestry Group ensures real-world application, pilot trials, and scalable manufacturing through its plantation networks and partner farms.
4. Capacity Building & Knowledge Exchange
The partnership supports training programs, seminars, internships, and field demonstrations — empowering students, farmers, and industry stakeholders with modern biotechnology skills.
5. Commercialization & Industry Integration
Crown Agroforestry Group leads product development, branding, market distribution, and regulatory compliance, ensuring the innovations reach farmers, cooperatives, plantations, and agribusinesses nationwide.
Shared Vision
Both institutions are united by a mission to advance green biotechnology, support regenerative agriculture, and promote environmentally responsible crop production.
Together, UST and Crown Agroforestry Group strive to create:
✓ Higher-yielding, healthier plantations
✓ Affordable and accessible bio-organic inputs
✓ Reduced environmental impact
✓ Stronger local biotech solutions for global markets