Avalo's AI-driven genomic selection has produced a low-input cotton crop in the Texas High Plains that requires zero irrigation and shows a 71% reduction in net emissions compared to regional baselines, according to an independent life cycle assessment. The company plans to scale its acreage six-fold in 2026, offering brands a way to reduce climate risk in cotton sourcing. The LCA results highlight how AI can accelerate crop adaptation to drier conditions, cutting both water demand and greenhouse gas emissions. This approach could reshape how the textile industry accounts for environmental impact in its supply chains, especially in water-stressed regions.
