Biotechnology boosts productivity in Southern wheat **Note:** The original text is in Portuguese. The translation provided is in English, maintaining the original tone, structure, and key details exactly as presented.

Wheat cultivation in Brazil is undergoing a period of adjustment in the face of a more unstable and demanding production environment. Climatic oscillations, increased disease pressure, and rising costs have been altering management practices, especially in the traditional regions of the South of the Country. In this context, biological technologies have started to gain ground as an alternative to sustain productivity and reduce losses throughout the crop cycle. Paraná and Rio Grande do Sul concentrate around 85% of the national wheat production, according to IBGE data, historically supported by favorable climate and fertile soils. In recent years, however, these same areas have started to face recurring challenges, such as higher incidence of pathogens, resistance of weeds, and the need for more precise nutritional management. In view of this scenario, producers have begun to incorporate bioinputs into the routine of their crops. “Since 2016, Superbac has been conducting studies, ...