Studying plant metabolic pathways to create unique botanical ingredients

Plants are true biochemical factories. Through their metabolic pathways, they synthesize a wide variety of natural compounds. These substances are responsible for powerful biological effects.
At Orius, we explore these metabolic pathways to identify, produce and unlock the potential of plants to create unique plant-based ingredients with high value for the cosmetics, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries.

At Orius, we are deeply rooted in plant biology : understanding, studying, and cultivating plants while enhancing their phytochemical profiles. We work with extraordinary species that lie at the heart of our research. Today, we’re excited to share what makes Maca, Lepidium meyenii, such a fascinating and challenging plant to study and cultivate.

Orius and CNES have published a paper titled "Expanding Controlled Environment Agriculture for Long-Duration Space Missions through Crop Diversification" authored by Pierre-François Pluchon, Bastien Aubry, Nathan Fouéré-Klein, Sara Dellaglio, Paul-Hector Oliver and Gregory Navarro

In this series of articles, we explore how light influences plants growth and survival. The first episode focused on the vital role of photosynthesis, the primary metabolic source for plants and the core of plant activity. The second one explored how light acts as a signal for plants to trigger many vital functions. In this third article, we’ll examine how light shapes the chemical composition of plants.

In this series of articles, we explore how light influences plants growth and survival. The first episode focused on the vital role of photosynthesis, the primary metabolic source for plants and the core of plant activity. This second article explores how light acts as a signal for plants to trigger many vital functions.

More than just lighting, light acts as a signal, an energy source, and a biological clock for plants. It guides their growth, development, and behavior. In this series of articles, we explore how light influences plants growth and survival. This first episode focuses on the vital role of photosynthesis.

Orius uses advanced environmental control technologies to grow plants under optimal conditions. We carefully monitor and fine-tune key factors such as light, temperature, airflow, humidity, and nutrition. But what are the main benefits of using these technologies when it comes to cosmetic or nutraceutical ingredients? What makes our botanical ingredients of high quality?

We often think of water as vital for plants, and that's of course a reality. But do you know the precise role water plays in their lifecycle? In this article, on the occasion of World Water Day, we will dive into the main mechanisms at work.

Orius and CNES have published a paper titled “Plant Cultivation System in Space Environment: Towards Food Autonomy for Lunar and Martian Missions by 2050” authored by Pierre-François Pluchon, Bastien Aubry, Paul-Hector Oliver and Gregory Navarro.

Have you heard of sage and its potent constituent, rosmarinic acid ? Orius has crafted a cultivation method that doubles the concentration of this compound.

Discover how fertigation is key to growing healthy plants. Learn about the deficiencies caused by inadequate water and nutrient supply, the challenges modern agriculture faces with fertigation, and the advantages that hydroponic culture and Orius' Mixmaster cutting-edge technology bring to crops.