Research receives support from Satis for the development of biofertilizer

Research carried out at the Federal University of Uberlândia will develop a biofertilizer from surplus residues from soybean processing. Already in their initial phase, the studies have the support of the Minas Gerais company Satis and are part of the doctoral project of its Innovation manager, chemical engineer Fabrício Porto, under the guidance of professor Dr. Miriam Maria de Resende. With a main focus on soybean and corn crops, the challenge of the new solution will be to optimize vegetable growth through better absorption of nutrients present in the soil, regardless of the characteristics of the planting region. The research takes place within the university's Postgraduate Program in Chemical Engineering (PPGEQ-UFU).

In order to make the research viable, Satis invested in the purchase of specific equipment for its own laboratory and in the construction of a pilot unit for the production of biofertilizers, both located in Araxá (MG). The initiative is part of a series of company actions aimed at innovation in the field through academic encouragement and appreciation of new talents. “We are committed to reinventing agribusiness, especially to promote sustainable solutions that make the producer’s life easier. Therefore, we increasingly invest in academic research and the constant improvement of our professionals”, highlights the president of Satis, José do Nascimento Ribeiro. The company specializes in plant nutrition and has been in the market for over 20 years.

The study schedule will last three years. In the first, work will take place in the laboratory, while in the second and third, analyzes will be carried out in experimental fields and pilot tests for industrial production. According to Fabrício Porto, the intention is to present the new product to the market by 2025. The research will use a set of fungi (macrobian strains) from different families present in nature, contributing to the development of a solution that is sustainable and has low impact on the environment. environment. This biological material was donated by the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa), an entity to which UFU, Fabrício and professor Dr. Miriam thank for the important contribution to the development of the studies.