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XtalPi and Kula Bio Forge Multi-Million USD Collaborative R&D Agreement to Advance AI-Driven Microbial Fertilizers in China and the Middle East
XtalPi (2228.HK) today announced the official signing of a strategic R&D collaboration agreement with U.S.-based Kula Bio in Boston. This partnership initiates a joint research initiative worth multi-million USD, focused on developing the next generation of microbial organic fertilizers to provide breakthrough solutions for agriculture in arid and desert regions. By integrating artificial intelligence (AI), microbial technology, and automation, the collaboration aims to enhance agricultural prod
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