Winning work in the National Stage of the Brazil Microbiome Challenge found that biological fertilizer regulates plant leaf temperature

The Second Edition of the Microbiome Brazil Challenge (DMB) ended last Thursday (02/12). In total, consultants from the north to the south of the country participated in 25 experiments conducted in different crops that evaluated the effects of biological fertilizer produced with Microgeo. DMB is the brainchild of the founders of Microgeo️, being a pioneer in the country and inspired by the international event “Plant Microbiome Symposium”. “Once again we were surprised by the quality of the work and this time we took another step. We ended with a feeling of accomplishment, as we achieved the objective of encouraging discussions about the importance of the microbiome in agriculture and the National Stage was broadcast live on our YouTube channel, remaining accessible to everyone. It is sustainability in agriculture and information technology increasingly present in agribusiness”, celebrated Paulo D´Andréa, Director of Research and Development at Microgeo.

The winning work, written by consultants Prof. Dr. Carlos Alexandre Costa Crusciol and Dr. Gabriela Ferraz de Siqueira, carried out in the area of ​​a plant in the city of Colombia, in São Paulo, demonstrated physiological responses of sugar cane and better development and plant productivity from the use of biological fertilizer produced with Microgeo.

“The plants treated with Microgeo Biotechnology achieved a reduction in leaf temperature, using CO2 and water more efficiently, which was very innovative”, explained Prof. Dr. Rafael Otto, from the “Luiz de Queiroz” College of Agriculture (ESALQ), who participated in the evaluation panel.

“When the leaf temperature equals the air temperature, it is a sign that the plant is not able to cool the system and this reduces production. It is recommended that, at an average temperature between 30 and 35 degrees, the leaf is 1 degree below the air temperature, a result achieved through the use of Biological Fertilizer”, explained the winner of the National Stage, Dr. Gabriela Ferraz de Siqueira.

There was a considerable improvement in water use efficiency, which makes the plant more tolerant in situations of drought and water stress, greater growth was achieved, an increase in diameter, number of stalks and better tiller survival, generating a 10% gain in productivity of sugar cane and an increase of 1,2 tons of sugar per hectare.

The winners of each regional stage received a travel voucher in recognition. The winning work of the National Stage will be published in a prestigious magazine and the consultant will participate in the international event “Plant Microbiome Symposium”, with everything paid for by Microgeo, which will take place in Scotland in 2022.

“We thank the entire Microgeo team for the partnership and opportunity. This is just the beginning, there is still a lot to come. With all these results, our idea is to share these studies”, celebrated the winner of the National Stage, Dr. Gabriela.

Registration for the 3rd edition of the Microbiome Brasil Challenge is now open. Consultants must access the website https://microgeo.com.br/site/dmb/, register with the protocol to be used in the experiment.