John Peter Abt

Biography

 In 1992, John Peter Abt founded The Terawet Corporation while doing research in the field of super absorbent polymer technologies. Dr. Abt had the intent of utilizing these polymers to better manage water in agricultural systems. Three years of field trials and research culminated into the development of the proprietary TeraGel® crystal. In 1996, due to the obvious need for increased food production in the developing world, the company embarked on marketing its products globally. In the spring of 1998, the company began its domestic marketing efforts, starting with the mid-western agricultural belt of the United States. It became apparent that the already existing or long term plant growing market could also benefit from this water saving polymer technology. This conclusion led to the development of the liquid polymers. In 2000, providing existing plant growers with eco-friendly products that would reduce water usage, increase root development, and assist in growing healthy and abundant plants. The goal had been reached to provide eco-friendly products that perform the desired benefits for all growers, while still keeping within the framework of “Uniting Science with Nature.” In 2008, the company would undergo another transition and embarked on the development of more bio friendly technologies that would help the world over. In 2011, Terawet Ventures, Inc. changed the corporate name to reflect there new and broader engagement, to Terawet Green Technologies (TGT).  In 2015, the new and innovative technologies being made available included microbial soil, compost & seed inoculants, a disinfecting drinking water technology, and a colloidal foliar NPK fertilizer.

Research Interest

 Biotechnology, Green Technology