Biosphera launches new biological product BioVelox in Brazil

Brazilian company Biosphera AgroSolutions has announced the launch of BioVelox, a biological product formulated with three exclusive microorganisms new to the Brazilian market. 

The announcement was made during Show Rural Coopavel 2025, the first major agricultural fair in the Brazilian calendar, where AgroPages is present.

The new bioinput combines Lactobacillus plantarum bacteria, Rhodopseudomonas palustris, and Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast in a single formulation, bringing another major innovation to the sector. This product works in the rhizosphere, the region where significant interaction occurs between roots, soil, and BioVelox's microorganisms, which act in different but complementary ways, providing a substantial biological boost to the system and significantly improving soil-plant interaction.

Lactobacillus plantarum is a bacteria with high environmental adaptability and a major producer of bioactive substances, particularly organic acids. Rhodopseudomonas palustris is a photosynthetic bacterium that produces adhesin and has a highly versatile metabolism. It is capable of decomposing a wide range of molecules and is widely used in pollutant bioremediation. Meanwhile, Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a yeast that serves as a source of various enzymes and organic compounds such as amino acids and peptides and produces exopolysaccharides (EPS) that can help plants tolerate stress.

According to André Nakatani, Research, Development, and Innovation Manager and Ph.D. in agricultural microbiology, all these benefits are possible because Biosphera invests and focuses its team's efforts on finding effective solutions that deliver real results in the field. "BioVelox's microorganisms make the soil environment more favorable for full root development through nutrient cycling, bioactive organic compound release, and biofilm formation, either directly or indirectly, thus promoting better plant growth," he emphasized.

Investing to Discover

As Nakatani explained, continuous investment in development is fundamental, which is why the company invests over R$1 million in research annually. "Science estimates that, so far, only a small fraction of all microbial diversity is known, demonstrating the great potential yet to be explored, especially in agriculture, whether in promoting plant growth, biocontrol of plant pathogens, or increasing plant tolerance to environmental stress," the expert said.

Continuous research and increasingly in-depth scientific studies allow promising microorganisms to be evaluated and, consequently, new bioinputs to be launched, becoming another option for farmers aiming to rationalize chemical input use and increase productivity.

"Some microbial genera like Bradyrhizobium, Azospirillum, Bacillus, and Trichoderma are widely used in crops, and their products are well-established in the market. However, there are less known microorganisms that bring new approaches, such as yeasts, which are still little explored in agriculture," Nakatani explained.

According to market research released by consulting firm 5P2R, in 2024, Brazil saw a 10.3% increase in bioinput registrations compared to 2023, with inoculants being the highlight, showing 52% growth with 117 registrations. Companies in the sector continue investing in innovation and research, as is the case with Biosphera Agro Solutions, which is a biological input industry with more than 50 biosolutions registered with the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture.

(Editing by Leonardo Gottems, reporter for AgroPages)