Biologicals
Biological products are a tool for managing diseases and pests that affect agriculture and offer an alternative to reducing the application of synthetic chemical pesticides.
They consist of microorganisms and natural compounds that provide protection against pests and diseases and are considered to have low environmental and animal impact.
Leafs History with Biologicals.
▪ In June 2021, Leaf signed a cooperation agreement with SETI – Secretariat of Science, Technology, and Higher Education of the State of Paraná for the development of a fungicide to control Asian soybean rust;
▪ In June 2022, the agreement was amended to include another university for further product and by-product development.
▪ The agreement grants exclusivity to LEAF for the commercialization of the products.
Portfolio in Development
Microbial fungicide based on fungi
Microbial fungicide based on bacteria