Biocontrol
To prevent reduced crop yields due to fungal infections, conventional chemical fungicides might be most effective but due to the environmental and societal impact decreasing in reputation. Biological alternatives, the so called first generation biofungicides rely on living microorganisms and therefore the efficacy is determined by the performance of the microorganisms in the field where environmental factors can highly fluctuate. Therefore, there is a strong demand for biofungicides with a similar efficacy but more targeted and stable approach as the conventional chemical fungicides, such as the second generation biopesticide line under development by BioMosae.
BioMosae develops novel second-generation biofungicides based on naturally occurring microbial metabolites, so called active substances (AS), rather than living bacteria, offering a mode of action that is unique and superior to conventional chemical fungicides and first-generation biofungicides. This metabolite based approach offers consistent performance, a novel mode of action, and a sustainable pathway to disease control.
Its innovation lies in the ability to deliver consistent and reliable efficacy under controlled production conditions and formulation to ensure stable performance under various environmental conditions, overcoming the variability commonly observed with living-microbe products (1st Gen) (Figure 1).
OUR SOLUTIONS
Canto-0 is a foliar biofungicide developed to fight Oomycetes, like Downy Mildew in grapes and Phytophthora in potatoes. Efficacy has been proven in numerous field trials across Europe and South Africa. Dossiers for EU approval and U.S. regulatory process are under preparation. Product development of Canto-0 is part of JTF project BioProtect, which is financed by EU. (logo van JTF/medegefinancierd door EU moet hier worden getoond).
Canto-C is a biofungicide based on the proprietary strain BM-C, which produces multiple metabolites with demonstrated in vitro activity against major crop pathogens, including Pythium and Fusarium. Because these compounds are biogenic, biodegradable, and part of natural soil ecology, they avoid the environmental persistence and petrochemical footprint associated with conventional fungicides.
Biostimulant
BM-1 is a seed treatment product increasing yield up to 15% through so called increased nutrient uptake efficiency (NUE); to be used in large crops such as corn and soybean. Consistent efficacy has been proven in various greenhouse- and field trials.