RedSea LLC is an innovative company founded in Saudi Arabia that has developed sustainable plant cultivation solutions for harsh, high-heat conditions. Their technology can help with increasing cultivation on dead or dying aquifers, a growing concern in arid regions. The company’s founders include leading scientists specializing in plant genetics, materials science, and water preservation in agriculture.
RedSea’s pioneering approach to plant cultivation starts with addressing water scarcity. In regions where agriculture consumes up to 70% of available fresh water, their technologies allows for the building of greenhouses near dead or dying aquifers. The company has developed rootstocks that are salt-tolerant and can handle brackish water. These rootstocks can then be grafted with edible plants to extend growing periods, yielding more economically productive crops. RedSea also offers a range of heat-blocking greenhouse covers, developed by incorporating nanoparticles into polymer-based materials, which block near infrared radiation and reduce heat absorption in the greenhouse, leading to reduced resource usage and better plant health management.
RedSea’s innovative technologies are not only beneficial for the Middle East but also have global applications in tackling climate change and food security challenges. Their demonstrated success in scaling into new markets highlights the potential for RedSea to have a meaningful impact on crop cultivation technology worldwide.
