Incotec's Carlos Oliveira in AgroPages

Integrating biologicals into a seed treatment is a delicate process. To be effective, they need to survive. But it is much more complicated than ensuring survival. Survival rate is not a complete measure of efficacy in the field.

In an interview in the AgroPages Specail Edition, Carlos deep dives into the complicated assessment process. 

 

Carlos Oliveira da Silva, Lead Researcher, Incotec Brazil

How can you be sure a biological active will perform as intended when applied as a seed treatment? This has been a research focus for Carlos Oliveira, Lead Researcher at Incotec Brazil, for many years.In an interview in the special edition of AgroPages, 'the 2026 Seed Treatment Special', he had the chance to discuss his findings and expertise in this area.

In a related article by Carlos, discover the four recommended methods for testing the compatibility of biologicals with components of your seed treatment slurry: Four ways to test efficacy of biologicals in seed treatment

Formulating Biologicals for Agriculture

Incotec researcher working on biologicals for use in agriculture
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Carlos Oliveira da Silva, Lead Researcher, Incotec Brazil

OPINION: How to successfully develop a biological seed treatment

5 August 2025: Case study describing the development of a biological seed treatment for forage seeds in collaboration with the customer.
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Seed applied biologicals

Our customers increasingly look for effective crop protection solutions that are sustainable. A promising innovation in plant protection is the use of fungi and bacteria incorporated into the coating. We are currently working on techniques for the safe application of these living organisms to seed in an encrustment. 
Seed-applied biologicals and additives
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GeniusCoat

To meet increasing demand for sustainable ways of protecting and stimulating crop yield and quality, we are investigating other types of additives. In our GeniusCoat products, the addition of humic and fulvic acid stimulates the plant’s water and nutrient uptake. One of these, Disco AG Red L-433, also has added zinc, which is essential for healthy early plant  development. 
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