Marc says pongamia fixes nitrogen, improving soil health, and its protein- and oil-rich beans are used in food and biofuel. He says farmers transitioning to climate-resilient crops need technical support, financial backing and education in cultivation methods.
ALAMEDA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2025 / Terviva , an agricultural innovation company partnering with energy transition investors, farmers and landowners to establish large scale pongamia plantations today announced the appointment of Eric M. Bowen as its Executive Vice President o
Terviva develops Pongamia, a climate-tough tree with a history of reforestation that can restore degraded land. Its research spans genetics, horticultural science and harvest development, addressing supply and demand pressures for oils and proteins.
Terviva develops high-yielding pongamia tree cultivars and products derived from their beans. It provides trees, management services and pongamia product expertise to stakeholders in energy, food and agriculture.
