Biagro Impacto brand in dispute

The rebranding of the Tezpetix Isa product, from Simbiose Indústria e Comércio de Fertilizados, to Biagro Impacto was approved by the Ministry of Agriculture. However, the National Institute of Intellectual Property (INPI) received a petition opposing the registration from FMC Química do Brasil Ltda. FMC maintains collision with the Impact brand, which acquired from the purchase of Cheminova.

These records have different functions. The one from the Ministry of Agriculture serves to allow the use of pesticides in the country. The INPI's refers to the protection of brand ownership.

Biagro Impacto is an insecticide with Isaria fusorosea as an active ingredient. It is an entomopathogenic fungus formerly known as Paecilomyces fumosoroseus. It belongs to the Hypocreales order and the Cordycipitaceae family. It is a broad-spectrum biological pesticide.

On the other hand, Impact is a fungicide based on flutriafol (C16H13F2N3O), CAS 76674-21-0. In Brazil, there is registration for use in cotton, banana, potato, coffee, beans, apple, papaya, melon, soybean and tomato crops.

The next step in the matter will be the evaluation of the FMC's arguments and the rendering of a decision. This result may be subject to an administrative appeal. And possible legal action.

Get to know Isaria fumosorosea (formerly Paecilomyces fumosoroseus)

O Isaria fusorosea is known for its wide host range, including diverse insects such as mites, whiteflies and larvae of some agricultural pests. This fungus has the ability to adapt to different environmental conditions and can be found in different regions of the world, although it does not grow or develop at temperatures above 32 ºC.

The life cycle of Isaria fusorosea It begins when the fungus comes into contact with the host insect. It produces specialized structures called conidia, which are released into the environment. When an insect comes into contact with these conidia, they adhere to its cuticle (the outer layer of the insect's exoskeleton) and germinate, penetrating the insect's body. They can also enter through other routes, depending on the target.

Inside the host, the fungus develops and multiplies, consuming the insect's internal tissues for nutrition. During this process, Isaria fumosorosea secretes enzymes and toxins that contribute to the rapid death of the host. Afterwards, the fungus continues to develop and produce new reproductive structures, such as conidia or spores, which will be released into the environment to infect other insects.

O Isaria fusorosea It is considered a natural biological control agent for insect pests and is used as an alternative to chemical pesticides.