Biotrinsic® Z15 is a bionematicide that makes corn and soybean crops nematode-resistant. It is a microbial seed treatment that combines defense and protective actions to inhibit nematodes' development and reproductive life cycle, all without negatively impacting soil health or beneficial nematodes. Parasitic nematodes, or roundworms, are a huge problem in the agricultural industry, causing over $1.5 billion in losses annually. Indigo AG, the company that developed this technology, isolates a naturally occurring strain of Streptomyces sp from corn. This strain is a living, non-sporulating bacteria that defends plants against nematodes through filamentous cellular formation. This process creates a protective shroud that reduces nematodes’ ability to enter and damage roots. It also enables the production of secondary metabolites that repel and paralyze nematodes.
