Peer-reviewed Scientific Papers
Synergistic Effects of an Andes Microbial Amendment and Crushed Basalt
This work is currently under peer review.
This study investigates how the co-application of our proprietary microbial amendment (microbial strain MP1) alongside crushed basalt enhances carbonate alkalinity while protecting the soil organic carbon pool. In a soybean mesocosm system, the study explores both microbial community dynamics and silicate weathering behavior when the two amendments are combined.
This work contributes to the development of scalable terrestrial carbon dioxide removal (CDR) strategies by integrating microbiology and enhanced weathering.
The pre-print is freely available here.
Harnessing Microbes for Scalable Carbon Dioxide Removal in Agricultural Soils
Published in Global Change Biology, this scientific paper was led by Andes’ CTO, Tania Timmermann.
The manuscript presents a comprehensive set of experiments, including in vitro assays, mesocosm studies, and field trials, that demonstrate the role of Andes’ microorganisms in accelerating the weathering of native cation-bearing silicates, leading to measurable carbon dioxide removal.
The paper can be downloaded here, or accessed freely through the journal’s webpage.
Precise measurement of soil inorganic carbon (SIC) and dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC)
This paper, published in PLOS One, was led by Andes’ scientific team members Chris Yip (Research Scientist) and Phil Weyman (VP of R&D).
This work introduces a novel technique for accurately measuring inorganic carbon in soil samples. The assay leverages gas chromatography to create a low-cost, high-throughput workflow that delivers exceptional precision. This method applies not only to solid soil samples, but also to soil pore water for quantifying dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC).
The paper can be downloaded here or accessed freely through the journal’s webpage.