Brazil Biofertilizer Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2029 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 129.92 Million |
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Market Size (2029) | USD 206.43 Million |
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Largest Share by Form | Azotobacter |
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CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 9.70 % |
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Fastest Growing by Form | Rhizobium |
Major Players |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order. |
Brazil Biofertilizer Market Analysis
The Brazil Biofertilizer Market size is estimated at 129.92 million USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 206.43 million USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 9.70% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
129.92 Million
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
206.43 Million
Market Size in 2029 (USD)
5.30 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
9.70 %
CAGR (2024-2029)
Largest by Form
39.34 %
value share, Azotobacter, 2023
Azotobacters are nitrogen-fixing bacteria, found in alkaline and neutral soils and application of azotobacteras bio-inoculants may increase crop productivity by 10-12%.
Fastest by Form
11.02 %
Projected CAGR, Rhizobium, 2024-2029
Rhizobium biofertilizers are gram-negative, motile, non-sporulating rod bacteria that capable to fix 50-200 kg N/ha and fix 80 to 90% of the crop's nitrogen needs.
Largest by Crop Type
79.19 %
value share, Row Crops, 2023
Soyabean, wheat and corn are the major row crops grown in Brazil. Among the biofertilizers, Azotobacter dominated the row crops segment with a market share of 39.3% in 2022
Fastest by Crop Type
9.74 %
Projected CAGR, Row Crops, 2024-2029
Row crops are dominating the Brazil biofertilizers market with a market share of 79.2%, this is due the increasing organic acreage, from 2017 to 2022, 23.3% increased.
Leading Market Player
11.41 %
market share, Vittia Group, 2022
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Vittia Group has four distribution centers and a distribution network across the country. They have a team of agronomists who assist the farmers in taking right decisions
- Biofertilizers are living microorganisms that improve plant nutrition by mobilizing or increasing nutrient availability in soils. Bio-fertilizers, which are essential components of organic farming, play an important role in long-term soil fertility and sustainability by fixing atmospheric dinitrogen (N=N), mobilizing fixed macro and micronutrients, or converting insoluble P in the soil into forms available to plants, increasing their efficiency and availability.
- Many studies have concluded that inoculation with biofertilizers increases yields by reducing production costs. Brazil consumes 8% of the world's fertilizers and is the fourth-largest importer. Russia accounts for roughly one-fifth of Brazilian fertilizer imports. The Russian invasion of Ukraine significantly increased the risk of disruption of the global fertilizer trade. Due to this, fertilizer prices have increased significantly.
- As fertilizer prices increase, farmers switch to biofertilizers. Moreover, 80.0% of the soybean acreage in the country is being applied with biofertilizers as part of their cultivation. Many studies have shown that inoculation with biofertilizers increases yield by reducing production costs.
- As a result of its effectiveness in nitrogen fixation, Azotobacter biofertilizer is the most popular in the country. It is followed by mycorrhizal fungi, which enhance nutrient and water uptake by the host plant by exploiting a larger volume of soil than roots alone can.
- Organic cultivation areas increased by 1.2% from 2017 to 2022. As organic farming in the country increases, fertilizer prices rise, and R&D investments in biofertilizers increase, the Brazilian biofertilizer market will grow rapidly.
Brazil Biofertilizer Market Trends
The Country's regulatory laws enabled the expansion of organic cultivation, and cash crops are majorly producing crops under organic
- The area under organic cultivation of crops in Brazil was recorded at 13,758.7 hectares in 2021, as per the data provided by FibL Statistics. Organic agriculture in Brazil has grown considerably in the last twenty years, mainly due to the creation of specific laws and regulations.
- Between 2015 and 2017, the annual average growth of newly registered organic producers was 43% in Brazil. The Litoral Sul and Baixo Sul ITs, in the country's southern region, had the highest number of registered organic producers in Brazil. From 2018 to 2020, it fell to 4%, coinciding with a new political scenario, which was seen as a landmark in the scope of national agriculture, the end of federal departments responsible for agricultural development, and the expansion and flexibilization of the Brazilian pesticide market.
- Cash crops accounted for the maximum share of 86.3% in terms of organic crop cultivation in 2021, spanning 11,871.6 hectares across Brazil. The country is a significant grower of cash crops like sugarcane, cocoa, coffee, and cotton. Brazil is the largest sugarcane-growing county in the region. The prevalence of cash crops is followed by horticultural crops, which accounted for a 9.3% share with an organic cultivation area of 1,295.9 hectares in 2021. The primary fruit and vegetable crops grown in the country include oranges, carrots, potatoes, bananas, lemons, tangerines, and strawberries.
- Row crops accounted for 4.4% of Brazil's total organic crop cultivation in 2021, with an area of 591.2 hectares. The organic area under cultivation of row crops increased by 17.1% during the historical period. The replacement of chemical nitrogen with organic sources in Brazil has been associated with saving around USD 13.0 billion per annum, which is driving more farmers to take up organic farming of row crops.
As health awareness and income rise, people are spending more on organic food, with olive oil being the top choice
- Organic food consumption in Brazil is mainly observed in the higher-income groups due to the higher prices of organic food. However, increasing disposable incomes and the growing health consciousness among consumers post the COVID-19 pandemic are expected to increase the per capita spending on organic food in the country. The current per capita spending on organic food products in Brazil is comparatively lesser than in other parts of the world, with an average per capita spending of USD 0.38 in 2022.
- Brazil ranked 43rd globally for per capita spending on organic packaged food and beverages, with a value of USD 0.38 in 2021. The market is estimated to record a CAGR of 6.6% between the years 2021 and 2026, according to Global Organic Trade data. Olive oil was the most consumed organic food product in the country.
- Growing awareness among consumers and their buying motives will lead to a better understanding of the sustainability attributes of organic food in the country. Increasing per capita income and growing consumer knowledge about the importance of organic food consumption are expected to increase the per capita spending on organic food products in Brazil over the coming years.
- The retail sales of organic packaged food and beverages in Brazil grew by 9.5% in 2021 to reach a value of USD 81.0 million. This figure is expected to grow further with the penetration of e-commerce within organic packaged food. Additionally, the increasing levels of urbanization and improving consumer living standards have increased the per capita expenditure on high-quality, organic food products in Brazil. The Brazilian Ministry of Agricultural Development is introducing numerous policies for promoting the domestic production of organic foods, which will drive market growth over the forecast period.
Brazil Biofertilizer Industry Overview
The Brazil Biofertilizer Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 14.86%. The major players in this market are Biolchim SpA, Lallemand Inc., Novozymes, Rizobacter and Vittia Group (sorted alphabetically).
Brazil Biofertilizer Market Leaders
Biolchim SpA
Lallemand Inc.
Novozymes
Rizobacter
Vittia Group
Other important companies include Atlántica Agrícola, Koppert Biological Systems Inc., Plant Response Biotech Inc., T.Stanes and Company Limited, Valent Biosciences LLC.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
Brazil Biofertilizer Market News
- October 2022: Koppert intends to invest in three new production units in Brazil, ensuring its leadership in the Brazilian and global markets for biological agricultural inputs. The new formulation unit will be located on more than 8,000 m2. It will produce the entire microbiological line, including products based on viruses, fungi, and bacteria in liquid or solid formulations.
- February 2022: Plant Response was acquired by The Mosaic Company, which is a global fertilizer manufacturer. This acquisition strengthens the company's global presence and helps develop new products and solutions for the customers sustainably.
- January 2022: Novozymes and AgroFresh partnered to utilize biotechnology's potential to continue improving post-harvest quality and reducing food waste. This is an important venture for Novozymes with the company's intention to satisfy increasing consumer demand for fruits and vegetables with less food waste and less impact on the environment
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Along with the report, We also offer a comprehensive and exhaustive data pack on Areas under organic cultivation, one of the key trends that affect the market size of agricultural biologicals. This data pack also includes areas under cultivation by crop types, such as Row Crops (Cereals, Pulses, and Oilseeds), Horticultural Crops (Fruits and Vegetables), and Cash Crops in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America and Africa.
Brazil Biofertilizer Market Report - Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
REPORT OFFERS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Study
1.3. Research Methodology
2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
2.1. Area Under Organic Cultivation
2.2. Per Capita Spending On Organic Products
2.3. Regulatory Framework
2.3.1. Brazil
2.4. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
3. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)
3.1. Form
3.1.1. Azospirillum
3.1.2. Azotobacter
3.1.3. Mycorrhiza
3.1.4. Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria
3.1.5. Rhizobium
3.1.6. Other Biofertilizers
3.2. Crop Type
3.2.1. Cash Crops
3.2.2. Horticultural Crops
3.2.3. Row Crops
4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
4.1. Key Strategic Moves
4.2. Market Share Analysis
4.3. Company Landscape
4.4. Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments).
4.4.1. Atlántica Agrícola
4.4.2. Biolchim SpA
4.4.3. Koppert Biological Systems Inc.
4.4.4. Lallemand Inc.
4.4.5. Novozymes
4.4.6. Plant Response Biotech Inc.
4.4.7. Rizobacter
4.4.8. T.Stanes and Company Limited
4.4.9. Valent Biosciences LLC
4.4.10. Vittia Group
5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL BIOLOGICALS CEOS
6. APPENDIX
6.1. Global Overview
6.1.1. Overview
6.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework
6.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis
6.1.4. Market Dynamics (DROs)
6.2. Sources & References
6.3. List of Tables & Figures
6.4. Primary Insights
6.5. Data Pack
6.6. Glossary of Terms
List of Tables & Figures
- Figure 1:
- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, AREA UNDER ORGANIC CULTIVATION, HECTARES, 2017 - 2022
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, PER CAPITA SPENDING ON ORGANIC PRODUCTS, USD, 2017 - 2022
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 4:
- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, BY FORM, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 6:
- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, BY FORM, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, VOLUME SHARE(%), BY FORM, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY FORM, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, BY FORM, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, BY FORM, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2022 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, BY FORM, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, BY FORM, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2022 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, BY FORM, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, BY FORM, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2022 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, BY FORM, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, BY FORM, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2022 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, BY FORM, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, BY FORM, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2022 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, BY FORM, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, BY FORM, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2022 - 2029
- Figure 27:
- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, VOLUME SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY FORM, 2022 - 2029
- Figure 34:
- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 36:
- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY FORM, 2022 - 2029
- Figure 37:
- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 39:
- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY FORM, 2022 - 2029
- Figure 40:
- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES, BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, 2017-2022
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- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, 2017-2022
- Figure 42:
- BRAZIL BIOFERTILIZER MARKET SHARE(%), BY MAJOR PLAYERS, 2023
Brazil Biofertilizer Industry Segmentation
Azospirillum, Azotobacter, Mycorrhiza, Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria, Rhizobium are covered as segments by Form. Cash Crops, Horticultural Crops, Row Crops are covered as segments by Crop Type.
- Biofertilizers are living microorganisms that improve plant nutrition by mobilizing or increasing nutrient availability in soils. Bio-fertilizers, which are essential components of organic farming, play an important role in long-term soil fertility and sustainability by fixing atmospheric dinitrogen (N=N), mobilizing fixed macro and micronutrients, or converting insoluble P in the soil into forms available to plants, increasing their efficiency and availability.
- Many studies have concluded that inoculation with biofertilizers increases yields by reducing production costs. Brazil consumes 8% of the world's fertilizers and is the fourth-largest importer. Russia accounts for roughly one-fifth of Brazilian fertilizer imports. The Russian invasion of Ukraine significantly increased the risk of disruption of the global fertilizer trade. Due to this, fertilizer prices have increased significantly.
- As fertilizer prices increase, farmers switch to biofertilizers. Moreover, 80.0% of the soybean acreage in the country is being applied with biofertilizers as part of their cultivation. Many studies have shown that inoculation with biofertilizers increases yield by reducing production costs.
- As a result of its effectiveness in nitrogen fixation, Azotobacter biofertilizer is the most popular in the country. It is followed by mycorrhizal fungi, which enhance nutrient and water uptake by the host plant by exploiting a larger volume of soil than roots alone can.
- Organic cultivation areas increased by 1.2% from 2017 to 2022. As organic farming in the country increases, fertilizer prices rise, and R&D investments in biofertilizers increase, the Brazilian biofertilizer market will grow rapidly.
Form | |
Azospirillum | |
Azotobacter | |
Mycorrhiza | |
Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria | |
Rhizobium | |
Other Biofertilizers |
Crop Type | |
Cash Crops | |
Horticultural Crops | |
Row Crops |
Market Definition
- AVERAGE DOSAGE RATE - The average application rate is the average volume of biofertilizers applied per hectare of farmland in the respective region/country.
- CROP TYPE - Crop type includes Row crops (Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds), Horticultural Crops (Fruits and vegetables) and Cash Crops (Plantation Crops, Fibre Crops and Other Industrial Crops)
- FUNCTION - The crop nutrition function of agricultural biological consists of various products that provide essential plant nutrients and enhance soil quality.
- TYPE - Biofertilizers enhance soil quality by increasing the population of beneficial microorganisms. They help crops absorb nutrients from the environment.
Keyword | Definition |
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Cash Crops | Cash crops are non-consumable crops sold as a whole or part of the crop to manufacture end-products to make a profit. |
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) | IPM is an environment-friendly and sustainable approach to control pests in various crops. It involves a combination of methods, including biological controls, cultural practices, and selective use of pesticides. |
Bacterial biocontrol agents | Bacteria used to control pests and diseases in crops. They work by producing toxins harmful to the target pests or competing with them for nutrients and space in the growing environment. Some examples of commonly used bacterial biocontrol agents include Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), Pseudomonas fluorescens, and Streptomyces spp. |
Plant Protection Product (PPP) | A plant protection product is a formulation applied to crops to protect from pests, such as weeds, diseases, or insects. They contain one or more active substances with other co-formulants such as solvents, carriers, inert material, wetting agents or adjuvants formulated to give optimum product efficacy. |
Pathogen | A pathogen is an organism causing disease to its host, with the severity of the disease symptoms. |
Parasitoids | Parasitoids are insects that lay their eggs on or within the host insect, with their larvae feeding on the host insect. In agriculture, parasitoids can be used as a form of biological pest control, as they help to control pest damage to crops and decrease the need for chemical pesticides. |
Entomopathogenic Nematodes (EPN) | Entomopathogenic nematodes are parasitic roundworms that infect and kill pests by releasing bacteria from their gut. Entomopathogenic nematodes are a form of biocontrol agents used in agriculture. |
Vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhiza (VAM) | VAM fungi are mycorrhizal species of fungus. They live in the roots of different higher-order plants. They develop a symbiotic relationship with the plants in the roots of these plants. |
Fungal biocontrol agents | Fungal biocontrol agents are the beneficial fungi that control plant pests and diseases. They are an alternative to chemical pesticides. They infect and kill the pests or compete with pathogenic fungi for nutrients and space. |
Biofertilizers | Biofertilizers contain beneficial microorganisms that enhance soil fertility and promote plant growth. |
Biopesticides | Biopesticides are natural/bio-based compounds used to manage agricultural pests using specific biological effects. |
Predators | Predators in agriculture are the organisms that feed on pests and help control pest damage to the crops. Some common predator species used in agriculture include ladybugs, lacewings, and predatory mites. |
Biocontrol agents | Biocontrol agents are living organisms used to control pests and diseases in agriculture. They are alternatives to chemical pesticides and are known for their lesser impact on the environment and human health. |
Organic Fertilizers | Organic fertilizer is composed of animal or vegetable matter used alone or in combination with one or more non-synthetically derived elements or compounds used for soil fertility and plant growth. |
Protein hydrolysates (PHs) | Protein hydrolysate-based biostimulants contain free amino acids, oligopeptides, and polypeptides produced by enzymatic or chemical hydrolysis of proteins, primarily from vegetal or animal sources. |
Biostimulants/Plant Growth Regulators (PGR) | Biostimulants/Plant Growth Regulators (PGR) are substances derived from natural resources to enhance plant growth and health by stimulating plant processes (metabolism). |
Soil Amendments | Soil Amendments are substances applied to soil that improve soil health, such as soil fertility and soil structure. |
Seaweed Extract | Seaweed extracts are rich in micro and macronutrients, proteins, polysaccharides, polyphenols, phytohormones, and osmolytes. These substances boost seed germination and crop establishment, total plant growth and productivity. |
Compounds related to biocontrol and/or promoting growth (CRBPG) | Compounds related to biocontrol or promoting growth (CRBPG) are the ability of a bacteria to produce compounds for phytopathogen biocontrol and plant growth promotion. |
Symbiotic Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria | Symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria such as Rhizobium obtain food and shelter from the host, and in return, they help by providing fixed nitrogen to the plants. |
Nitrogen Fixation | Nitrogen fixation is a chemical process in soil which converts molecular nitrogen into ammonia or related nitrogenous compounds. |
ARS (Agricultural Research Service) | ARS is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific in-house research agency. It aims to find solutions to agricultural problems faced by the farmers in the country. |
Phytosanitary Regulations | Phytosanitary regulations imposed by the respective government bodies check or prohibit the importation and marketing of certain insects, plant species, or products of these plants to prevent the introduction or spread of new plant pests or pathogens. |
Ectomycorrhizae (ECM) | Ectomycorrhiza (ECM) is a symbiotic interaction of fungi with the feeder roots of higher plants in which both the plant and the fungi benefit through the association for survival. |
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