Empowering AgBio innovation with molecular precision
At Element Biosciences, we’re accelerating the future of sustainable agriculture with high-resolution sequencing and genotyping technologies that uncover the genetic and molecular foundations of crop traits, microbial functions, and ecosystem interactions. Whether you're engineering more resilient plant varieties, understanding host-microbe dynamics, or scaling genomic selection strategies, our AVITI™ and AVITI24™ platforms help scientists turn data into real-world agricultural breakthroughs.
With flexible workflows, robust accuracy, and affordability at scale, Element makes it possible to bring molecular insight into every stage of agricultural innovation.
Why AgBio innovators choose Element Biosciences
Multiomic insight from soil to seedOur technology supports the integration of genomic, transcriptomic, and microbiome data—providing a holistic view of plant and environmental biology to support everything from crop breeding to precision ag. As agricultural research evolves beyond traditional microarrays, our sequencing and multiomic solutions offer deeper, more comprehensive insights to drive trait discovery, and improve crop performance. |
Simplicity through innovationTarget enrichment of selection markers has never been easier—save hours of hands-on time without compromising quality by moving target capture directly onboard the sequencer with our Trinity™ workflow. Integrating a tunable level of background whole-genome coverage, Trinity offers an optimal solution for large-scale breeding programs so you can streamline selection, reduce labor, and scale across thousands of samples. |
Data quality you can trustOur proprietary avidite base chemistry delivers ultra-low error rates and exceptional consistency, even across challenging genomes and environmental samples—ensuring accurate genotyping and metagenomics results across varied sample types. |
Flexible and scalableWhether you're working with a small set of amplicon libraries or screening hundreds of thousands of samples, AVITI and AVITI24 are built to scale with your needs. Featuring eight flow cell configurations and dual independent fluidics systems, the platform offers the flexibility and throughput to meet projects of any size. |
Cost-efficient at any scaleAffordable sequencing, when you need it. No more waiting to batch—run samples on your schedule, all while keeping efficiency and cost in perfect balance. |
Applications in Agricultural Research
 | Crop trait discoveryPinpoint genetic and regulatory elements that drive yield, drought tolerance, disease resistance, and nutrient use efficiency. |
 | Microbiome researchProfile complex soil, plant, and animal microbiomes with 16S sequencing at a low run cost to understand plant-microbe interactions and develop biologically informed agronomic strategies. |
 | Breeding and genomic selectionAccelerate marker discovery and selection in breeding programs with low pass whole genome sequencing and Trinity onboard target enrichment. Leverage the scalability and simplicity of NGS to explore a broader range of markers than traditional microarrays for simultaneous trait selection and variant discovery. |
 | Environmental and ecosystem monitoringMonitor ecosystem health with accurate molecular profiling of environmental samples—from soil and water to airborne pathogens. |
 | Metagenomic analysisEnhance metagenomic analysis by improving metagenome assembly to achieve higher yield and superior quality data, unlocking deeper insights into agricultural microbiomes. |
 | Pathogen detection and surveillanceMonitor emerging or low-abundance organisms in complex samples with high-throughput, low-error-rate NGS for precise pathogen detection and surveillance. |
AVITI24: The intelligent multiomics system for agricultural discovery
More than a sequencer, AVITI24 is an intelligent multiomics system - built for researchers seeking to unravel the biological complexity of agricultural systems. With support for multiomic assays, large sample sets, and complex genomes, it brings the full power of molecular science to the field of agriculture.
Partner with Element to cultivate the future of AgBio
From academic labs and agritech startups to global seed companies and environmental institutes, Element Biosciences is committed to supporting the next generation of agricultural discovery. We provide the tools and the partnership to help you unlock data-driven solutions for global food and environmental challenges.
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