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Eden Research PLC on Monday said it has partnered with Royal Holloway, University of London, on the development of Eden’s seed treatment product, Ecovelex. The Oxfordshire, England-based company develops biopesticides and formulation technologies for the crop protection, animal health and consumer products industries. The partnership was formed under Innovate UK’s Knowledge Transfer Partnership scheme and will seek to expand the development of Ecovelex to include new cereal and vegetable seeds. It is 67% funded by Innovate UK and the remaining 33% is funded by Eden. Ecovelex is currently under review for full authorised use across the EU. It serves as a repellent against bird infestations, emitting an unpleasant odour for birds and encouraging them to find alternative food sources in the wild. This leaves the seed intact and improves a farmer’s crop yield. ‘Our new partnership with Royal Holloway represents the start of an exciting opportunity to expand the use of our seed treatment beyond maize into new cereals and grains. The KTP scheme is a fantastic initiative which has allowed us to expand and accelerate product development, with the backing of Innovate UK, and bring in the expertise of the brightest minds in seed applied science and technology,’ said Eden Research Chief Executive Officer Sean Smith. ‘The importance and value that Dr Tina Steinbrecher and Professor Gerhard Leubner will bring to the project cannot be understated. I look forward to working alongside them both, transferring their knowledge to our sustainable seed treatment development efforts in a bid to deliver an eco-friendly solution to farmers to help protect their farms from damaging infestations across a wider range of crop and bird species.’ Shares in Eden Research closed down 0.8% at 3.57 pence each in London on Monday afternoon. The stock is down 18% over the past year. Copyright 2025 Alliance News Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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