PHC Brazil presents unprecedented results in the control of pod anomaly

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Plant Health Care Brasil (PHC), a global reference in sustainable biochemical technologies for crop protection and biostimulation, will present during the BioSSoluções para o Agro event that will take place this week in Campo Grande (MS) and at Febrasem (Brazilian Seed Fair), in Rondonópolis (MT), the first results of the use of the biochemical fungicide Saori® in controlling soybean pod anomaly, one of the biggest emerging concerns in Brazilian soybean farming.

Developed with innovative PREtec technology, which activates the plants’ natural defense mechanisms, Saori® is the first and only biochemical fungicide applied in seed treatment and registered for the control of foliar diseases in soybeans, including Asian rust, spots and other difficult-to-manage diseases. Now, recent studies indicate that the protection from germination activated by Saori® also contributes to the control of pod anomalies, preserving the integrity of the reproductive structures and grain filling.

“The pod anomaly represents a major health challenge for soybean crops, with a direct impact on productivity. The results presented reinforce the strategic role of the fungicide Saori® as part of preventive management, starting at sowing,” highlights Rodrigo Egéa de Miranda, General Director of PHC Brazil.

The losses associated with the soybean anomaly are significant. According to Embrapa, in some regions, such as the mid-north of Mato Grosso, estimates indicate losses of up to 30% in the productivity of affected crops.

PREtec technology, developed by PHC, uses peptides to activate the plants' natural defense mechanisms, without leaving residues and with full compatibility with conventional management programs. According to the company, Saori® controls diseases during the soybean vegetative cycle, increases the effectiveness of foliar fungicides by up to 23% during the reproductive phase and promotes average productivity gains of up to 8 bags/ha, with an estimated return of more than 6 times the investment.

In addition to controlling the anomaly, Saori® offers additional benefits to soybean farmers, such as increased germination, initial vigor, leaf retention and protection against hidden diseases. Applied via seed treatment, it allows farmers greater flexibility in management, reduces inoculum pressure during the crop cycle and provides greater peace of mind when managing the crop.

The presentation of the unprecedented results during the BioSSoluções event and Febrasem marks a new chapter in the adoption of fourth-generation biochemical solutions in Brazilian agriculture. With this innovation, PHC reinforces its commitment to sustainability, productivity and the advancement of regenerative agriculture.

“With the results of this harvest, we will request the extension of the use of Saori® to control this important disease, but the good news is that these benefits will be visible to those who use the product at a dose of 90 ug/seed to control diseases such as rust, target spot and end-of-cycle diseases, following the label recommendations”, highlights Ferdinando Silva, R&D Director at PHC Brasil.

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