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Embrapa agricultural biotechnology developments

Overview

Researchers from Embrapa and the University of São Paulo (USP) identified bacteria that can be applied to wheat seeds to act as a “microbiological shield.” This discovery demonstrated the ability to reduce root rot symptoms caused by the fungus Bipolaris sorokiniana by approximately 60% by reorganizing the microbial community around plant roots.

Following these developments, Embrapa scientists received global recognition for scientific impact based on citation rankings. Additionally, Embrapa and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA/ARS) secured a patent for a new bioinsecticide technology. This innovation involves the production and stabilization of fungal blastospores, specifically Beauveria bassiana and Cordyceps javanica, using liquid fermentation to improve production efficiency and cell viability.

Entities

Embrapa · Stanford University · University of São Paulo · USDA · INPI

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Embrapa scientists achieve global impact and secure bioinsecticide patent

    Embrapa researchers have earned global recognition for scientific impact, while a new joint patent with the USDA introduces an efficient fungal bioinsecticide for agricultural pest management.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Embrapa and USP research identifies bacteria to protect wheat crops

    Researchers from Embrapa and USP have developed a microbiological shield using bacteria to reduce wheat root rot symptoms by 60%, paving the way for new agricultural bioinsumos.

Sources

agrimidia.com.br · agron.com.br · viagemegastronomia.com.br