Claudia Monllor, a specialist in Plant Health from the renowned company, provided details of the latest biological technologies that are being launched on the global market.
The scientific advances and innovations in biological products of the pioneering company will be presented at the third edition of the Global MICROBIOMA Congress that will take place on June 7 and 8 in Murcia.
The FMC company, leader in solutions for agriculture, is positioned as a pioneer in the development of innovation and new biological technologies, launching a series of products on the market that increase crop yields even under stressful conditions. The novelty is that this new biological technology is based on unique microorganisms of its kind that improve soil and plant conditions.
Speaking to Agromarketing, the expert Claudia Monllor and Plant Health Manager at FMC, explained in detail how these products work. He also provided a preview of the new lines of research and his vision of where the future demand for agricultural inputs is headed.
With a focus on research and development, FMC has been working hard to bring to market a biostimulant based on a unique strain of Bacillus licheniformis, developed entirely by the company. “This strain, which is not common on the market, has been studied and characterized genomically, which allows solutions to be adapted in a personalized way to each environment in which it is used. The company has carried out tests on commercial plots, applying restrictive irrigation techniques and subjecting the plantations to severe water stress. The results obtained have shown increases of up to 12% compared to the control group without stress.“Monllor explained.
In addition, the specialist highlighted that FMC is not limited only to the development of new products, but also invests in applied research to explore how far the plant can go under severe stress conditions using biostimulants based on microorganisms. FMC's biological products have been tested on a wide range of crops around the world, and specific projects adapted to local conditions are being carried out in Spain.
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The importance of these advances in agricultural microbiology will be evident during the World Microbiome Congress, where FMC will present its latest scientific achievements. Claudia Monllor announced that her presentation will focus on applied research under commercial conditions, evaluating biostimulants in situations of severe stress. In addition, the main product based on an exclusive strain of Bacillus paralicheniformis, known for its efficacy under water stress conditions, will be characterized.
The Microbiome Congress is highly relevant in the current context, since agriculture is constantly evolving, both in the field of biostimulation and crop protection. "Therefore, I consider that it is necessary to offer solutions in accordance with the demands of the market, realistic and economically viable.”, said Monllor and referred to the current regulatory situation in the European Union, which faces significant restrictions on the use of conventional chemical products. “I believe that biological products based on microorganisms can provide many benefits, achieving similar results and, above all, focused on the persistence of the crop in the field. We must ensure that we maintain the sustainability of the soil, its health and productive continuity, since we cannot afford to lose even one square meter of land due to the continuous growth of the population on the planet. Guaranteeing the presence of microbiota in the soil is essential to achieve these objectives”he expressed.
In this sense, FMC strives to contribute to this sustainability in agriculture, not only respecting the environment, but also seeking the economic viability of crops. “I believe that Microbiome 2023 can contribute its grain of sand by showing new solutions that allow us to produce more with fewer resources”, he concluded.
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