Brazil Biostimulants Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2029 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 306.60 Million |
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Market Size (2029) | USD 520.09 Million |
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Largest Share by Form | Seaweed Extracts |
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CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 11.15 % |
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Fastest Growing by Form | Amino Acids |
Major Players |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order. |
Brazil Biostimulants Market Analysis
The Brazil Biostimulants Market size is estimated at 306.60 million USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 520.09 million USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 11.15% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
306.60 Million
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
520.09 Million
Market Size in 2029 (USD)
5.94 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
11.15 %
CAGR (2024-2029)
Largest by Form
59.04 %
value share, Seaweed Extracts, 2023
Seaweed extracts are dominant due to their richness in micro/macro elements, humic acids, and phytohormones, and their ability to enhance soil bacteria and plant resistance.
Fastest by Form
13.78 %
Projected CAGR, Amino Acids, 2024-2029
The growth of Amino acid-based biostimulants is driven by the greater availability of aminoacid based biostimulants and growing farmer awareness of their benefits.
Largest by Crop Type
77.60 %
value share, Row Crops, 2023
The major row crops grown in Brazil include soybean, corn, rice and wheat. In these crops the application of biostimulants is increasing as part of integrated crop management.
Fastest by Crop Type
11.25 %
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
2.31 %
market share, Trade Corporation International, 2022
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Trade Corporation International offers biostimulant products that provide both micro and macronutrients associated with amino acids obtained through biological fermentation.
- The agriculture industry is one of the major industries in the country, with a total agricultural area of about 85.0 million hectares as of 2021. This large agriculture area accounted for about 64.0% of the South American biostimulants market value in 2022.
- The dominant biostimulant in the market is seaweed extract-based biostimulant, valued at about USD 143.2 million in 2022. The adoption of these biostimulants is increasing, and the market value of seaweed-based biostimulants is expected to reach USD 307.1 million by the end of the forecast period.
- The Brazilian government is promoting the use of sustainable or biobased products through a program called The National Program for Biobased Agricultural Input. According to this program, at least 40 million hectares of area are grown with plant growth promoters and inoculants, which may drive the demand for biostimulant products during the forecast period.
- From 2017 to 2021, the market value of other biostimulants rose by roughly 12.7%. Other biostimulants used in agriculture include chitosan and biopolymers, microbial supplements, some inorganic compounds originating from plant and animal bodies, and plant growth regulators. In 2022, other biostimulants accounted for 24.0% of the biostimulants market value in Brazil. The other biostimulants' market value is expected to reach USD 111.2 million by the end of the forecast period.
- The growing knowledge among farmers about the importance of biostimulants in increasing crop resistance to biotic and abiotic stress, enhancing nutrient absorption, and their application in both organic and non-organic farms will drive the market during the forecast period.
Brazil Biostimulants 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 crop cultivation in Brazil was recorded at 13,758.7 hectares in 2021, according to 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 producers was 43%. The Litoral Sul and Baixo Sul ITs in the southern region had the highest number of registered organic producers in Brazil. However, from 2018 to 2020, it fell to 4%, coinciding with a new political scenario. This period is seen as a landmark in the scope of national agriculture, with the end of federal departments responsible for agrarian development and the expansion and flexibilization of the pesticide market.
- Cash crops accounted for the maximum share of 86.3% under organic crop cultivation in 2021, with 11,871.6 hectares of land. The country is a major grower of cash crops such as sugarcane, cocoa, coffee, and cotton. Brazil is the largest sugarcane-growing country in the region. Horticultural crops accounted for a share of 9.3%, with an area of 1,295.9 hectares of organic land in 2021. The major fruit and vegetable crops grown in the country include oranges, carrots, potatoes, bananas, lemons, tangerines, and strawberries.
- Row crops accounted for just 4.4% of total organic crop cultivation in 2021, with an area of 591.2 hectares. However, the organic area under cultivation of row crops increased by 17.1% during the historic period. The replacement of chemical nitrogen with organic sources in Brazil has been known to save around USD 13.0 billion per annum, which is driving more farmers to take up organic farming in 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 higher-income groups due to the higher prices of organic food. However, increasing disposable incomes and COVID-19-led health consciousness are expected to increase per capita spending on organic food in the country. The current per capita spending on organic food products in Brazil is comparatively lower than in other parts of the world, with an average per capita spending of USD 0.38 in 2022.
- According to data provided by Global Organic Trade, Brazil ranks 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 2021 and 2026. 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, coupled with growing knowledge among consumers about the importance of organic food consumption, will potentially increase per capita spending on organic food products in Brazil.
- The retail sales of organic packaged food and beverages in Brazil grew by 9.5% in 2021 to USD 81.0 million, which is expected to grow with the penetration of e-commerce within organic packaged food. Additionally, the increasing levels of urbanization and improving consumer living standards have increased per capita expenditures 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 continue to drive market growth over the forecast period.
Brazil Biostimulants Industry Overview
The Brazil Biostimulants Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 4.85%. The major players in this market are Atlántica Agrícola, Humic Growth Solutions Inc., Trade Corporation International, Valagro and Vittia Group (sorted alphabetically).
Brazil Biostimulants Market Leaders
Atlántica Agrícola
Humic Growth Solutions Inc.
Trade Corporation International
Valagro
Vittia Group
Other important companies include Biolchim SpA, Haifa Group, Koppert Biological Systems Inc., Plant Response Biotech Inc., Sigma AgriScience LLC.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
Brazil Biostimulants Market News
- 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.
- September 2021: Tradecorp launched Biimore worldwide, a biostimulant obtained from a plant fermentation process. Biimore comprises a unique combination of primary and secondary compounds, L-α amino acids, vitamins, sugars, and traces of other natural compounds.
- January 2021: Atlántica Agrícola developed Micomix, a biostimulant composed primarily of mycorrhizal fungi, rhizobacteria, and chelated micronutrients. The presence and development of these microorganisms in the rhizosphere create a symbiotic relationship with the plant that favors the absorption of water and mineral nutrients and increases its tolerance to water and salt stress.
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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 Biostimulants 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. Amino Acids
3.1.2. Fulvic Acid
3.1.3. Humic Acid
3.1.4. Protein Hydrolysates
3.1.5. Seaweed Extracts
3.1.6. Other Biostimulants
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. Haifa Group
4.4.4. Humic Growth Solutions Inc.
4.4.5. Koppert Biological Systems Inc.
4.4.6. Plant Response Biotech Inc.
4.4.7. Sigma AgriScience LLC
4.4.8. Trade Corporation International
4.4.9. Valagro
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 BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, AREA UNDER ORGANIC CULTIVATION, HECTARES, 2017 - 2022
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, PER CAPITA SPENDING ON ORGANIC PRODUCTS, USD, 2017 - 2022
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, BY FORM, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, BY FORM, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, VOLUME SHARE(%), BY FORM, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY FORM, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, BY FORM, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, BY FORM, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2022 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, BY FORM, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, BY FORM, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2022 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, BY FORM, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, BY FORM, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2022 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, BY FORM, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, BY FORM, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2022 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, BY FORM, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, BY FORM, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2022 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, BY FORM, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, BY FORM, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2022 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, VOLUME SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY FORM, 2022 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY FORM, 2022 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY FORM, 2022 - 2029
- Figure 40:
- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES, BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, 2017-2022
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- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, 2017-2022
- Figure 42:
- BRAZIL BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET SHARE(%), BY MAJOR PLAYERS, 2023
Brazil Biostimulants Industry Segmentation
Amino Acids, Fulvic Acid, Humic Acid, Protein Hydrolysates, Seaweed Extracts are covered as segments by Form. Cash Crops, Horticultural Crops, Row Crops are covered as segments by Crop Type.
- The agriculture industry is one of the major industries in the country, with a total agricultural area of about 85.0 million hectares as of 2021. This large agriculture area accounted for about 64.0% of the South American biostimulants market value in 2022.
- The dominant biostimulant in the market is seaweed extract-based biostimulant, valued at about USD 143.2 million in 2022. The adoption of these biostimulants is increasing, and the market value of seaweed-based biostimulants is expected to reach USD 307.1 million by the end of the forecast period.
- The Brazilian government is promoting the use of sustainable or biobased products through a program called The National Program for Biobased Agricultural Input. According to this program, at least 40 million hectares of area are grown with plant growth promoters and inoculants, which may drive the demand for biostimulant products during the forecast period.
- From 2017 to 2021, the market value of other biostimulants rose by roughly 12.7%. Other biostimulants used in agriculture include chitosan and biopolymers, microbial supplements, some inorganic compounds originating from plant and animal bodies, and plant growth regulators. In 2022, other biostimulants accounted for 24.0% of the biostimulants market value in Brazil. The other biostimulants' market value is expected to reach USD 111.2 million by the end of the forecast period.
- The growing knowledge among farmers about the importance of biostimulants in increasing crop resistance to biotic and abiotic stress, enhancing nutrient absorption, and their application in both organic and non-organic farms will drive the market during the forecast period.
Form | |
Amino Acids | |
Fulvic Acid | |
Humic Acid | |
Protein Hydrolysates | |
Seaweed Extracts | |
Other Biostimulants |
Crop Type | |
Cash Crops | |
Horticultural Crops | |
Row Crops |
Market Definition
- AVERAGE DOSAGE RATE - The average application rate is the average volume of biostimulants 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 Protection function of agirucultural biological include products that prevent or control various biotic and abiotic stress.
- TYPE - Biostimulants boost crop growth and yield by preventing or controlling various abiotic stresses.
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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