It is reported that this product is the first biofungicide in the Brazilian market based on Trichoderma hamatum. Indigo Ag stated that biotrinsic hamatum, a biocontrol product for combating soil-borne diseases, is the result of years of research and targeted microbial collection.
This new biofungicide has multiple mechanisms of action, effectively combating various pathogens such as Fusarium, Bipolaris, Rhizoctonia, Colletotrichum, Phytophthora, and Sclerotinia. These fungi are widely distributed and can infect crops such as soybeans, corn, cotton, beans, wheat, sorghum, and sunflowers. The product's control mechanisms include direct parasitism, antibacterial action, induced systemic resistance, and promoting plant growth. The product's feature lies in the endophytic action of its active ingredients, with the microorganism colonizing within the plant, establishing a lasting symbiotic relationship from the beginning of the crop growth cycle until harvest, providing protection for the crops and enhancing plant vitality. Indigo Ag pointed out that the product has been proven to effectively combat various soil diseases, promote plant growth, and increase crop yield.
In addition, biotrinsic hamatum is available in a dry powder form, with low moisture content, ensuring stability and operational safety, and it can be used in small quantities and is compatible with seed treatment agents.
The product contains Indigo Ag's unique Trichoderma hamatum strain, isolated from the subtropical region of Missouri, USA, where the climate is similar to that of southern Brazil, making it well-suited to the environment and usage efficiency in Brazil's main production areas.
Indigo Ag aims to consolidate the leading position of the biotrinsic product line in Brazil through the launch of this product. The series also includes biotrinsic simplex (an inoculant based on Bacillus simplex) and biotrinsic nematicide, both of which are developed using endophytic microorganisms and advanced technologies such as genome sequencing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.