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Innovations in Agricultural Bio-Inputs: Commercial Products Developed in Argentina and Brazil

Gabriel Medina, R. Rotondo, Gustavo Rodríguez · 2024 · Sustainability

Summary. Agricultural bio-input innovations in Argentina and Brazil offer sustainable alternatives to synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. The study surveyed 14 bio-input companies and found active development of nitrogen-fixing inoculants, bio-fertilizers for plant growth, and bio-pesticides for pest control. Emerging technologies include phytovaccines to strengthen plant immunity and bio-herbicides to reduce synthetic herbicide use. Domestic companies drive these innovations, positioning developing countries to build bio-economy growth.

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Medina, G., Rotondo, R., & Rodríguez, G.. (2024). Innovations in Agricultural Bio-Inputs: Commercial Products Developed in Argentina and Brazil. Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16072763

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DOI
10.3390/su16072763
Countries
Argentina, Brazil
Regions
South America
Categories
agtech, food-systems, climate-and-environment, general-innovation
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2026-06-01