LIDA Plant Research: More than 15 years since its unique and pioneering ‘phytovaccines’ developed to face the challenges of agriculture

LIDA Plant Research stands out for its extensive experience and solid track record in the agri-food sector, where it has undergone a remarkable process of international expansion in recent years.

Since 1987, LIDA Plant Research has built over 35 years of history based on innovation, establishing this principle as the driving force behind its development strategy. This has enabled the company to create and lead unique concepts in the market, such as plant phytovaccines, which have demonstrated outstanding agronomic efficacy in the field and have become an essential tool for numerous producers.

In the words of José Ignacio Castillo, Director of R&D at LIDA:

″For over 15 years, our research has been based on the selection and study of elicitor and inducer substances so that, working together and through the activation of different pathways, these substances optimize the full potential of gene expression related to defenses, making plants better prepared and more efficient in responding to pathogen and pest attacks.″

The company has a solid database of genes related to plant defense, both innate immunity and systemic resistance pathways. This in-depth knowledge allows LIDA to thoroughly analyze the mode of action of the active substances it develops.

Plant phytovaccines are the result of more than a decade of research, positioning LIDA as a pioneer in the development of products based on elicitor and inducer substances for innate immunity. These have become a key solution for thousands of farmers worldwide and feature a unique mode of action that supports their success.

New Research Lines: BIOFORCE Technology

Aligned with its commitment to constant innovation, the company recently launched its disruptive BIOFORCE Technology. These unique biovaccines combine its renowned expertise in elicitors with the benefits of the different modes of action of microorganisms, marking a new milestone in its scientific advancements.

Commitment to Expansion and Innovation

As part of its growth strategy, LIDA continues to strengthen its global presence. To explore collaboration and business opportunities, you can contact the company via email: marketing@lidaplantresearch.com

About LIDA Plant Research 

LIDA Plant Research (www.lidaplantresearch.com) is an agricultural biotechnology company founded in 1987, pioneer in the development, research and commercialisation of new solutions and products for yield improvement and crop protection against different types of biotic and abiotic stresses.

Since 2018 it has been part of the Japanese multinational OAT Agrio, thus consolidating its future and business strategy with the sum of both lines of research for the development of new active substances and solutions.