Revolutionizing Rice: How ALORA Achieved a 2555% Yield IncreaseUnder Extreme Heat

NORWICH,England and OVIEDO,Fla.,Jan. 28,2025 -- ALORA is thrilled to announce the groundbreaking success of its heat-tolerance trait,marking a transformative milestone in agricultural resilience against climate change. Under extreme heat conditions—daytime temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F) and nighttime temperatures surpassing 32°C (89.6°F)—ALORA's rice varieties achieved a staggering 2555% yield increase compared to controls,with an extrapolated yield of 11 tonnes per hectare.

Left: Control rice that has struggled to grow and produce in the high temperatures. Right: ALORA rice thriving under the high temperatures with abundance of rice grain.

This pioneering development addresses a global crisis as rising temperatures threaten food security. With rice yields typically declining by up to 10% for every 1°C above optimal,and regions experiencing yield losses as high as 90%,ALORA's innovation offers a beacon of hope. Importantly,this non-GMO solution uses ALORA's proprietary editing technique to not only preserve yield but also maintains grain quality,achieving optimal amylose content and increased milling efficiency.

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The ALORA Mission: Innovation for a Changing World

ALORA was founded in 2019 with a singular vision: to create a world free from hunger. Co-founder and CEO Luke Young,set out to reimagine agriculture from the ground up by designing the world's first truly sustainable food system. Together with co-founder Rory Hornby they launched a bold plan to create ocean agriculture - salt-tolerant crops on floating oceanic farms,no freshwater,no chemicals. Building on its salt-tolerance breakthroughs,ALORA has recently expanded to tackle the multifaceted threats of climate change,including heat stress in traditional crops.

"Our mission is simple yet ambitious: end world hunger,safeguard agriculture from climate change,and create a truly sustainable food system—ocean agriculture," says Luke Young. "Our new heat-tolerance trait is a testament to our belief that innovation can outpace crisis."

Why Heat-Tolerance Matters

The past decade has been the hottest on record,with catastrophic heatwaves in Japan,USA,and Australia decimating crops. As temperatures above 28°C (82.4°F) damage rice quality and yields,ALORA's systems offer a lifeline for farmers worldwide.

Driving Global Impact

ALORA's heat-tolerant rice,including market-ready lines VENUS-4 and VENUS-5,is set to redefine agricultural sustainability. Future developments like VENUS-2 and VENUS-3,part of the 2025 Climate Ready pipeline,promise even greater yields while maintaining quality.

About ALORA

Founded in 2019,ALORA is a leader in sustainable agriculture,innovating climate-resilient crop traits and the world-first ocean agriculture system. Ideated in the UK and launched in San Francisco,ALORA operates internationally,with innovation hubs in Norwich,UK,and Oviedo,Florida.

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