From RNAi to Fungal Vaccines: BioEx 2025 Unveils Agricultural Biologicals Revolution

As global agriculture faces the multiple challenges of reducing chemical pesticide use, responding to climate change, and ensuring food security, the 6th Biopesticides, Biostimulants and Biofertilizers Summit (BioEx 2025) will be grandly held in Shanghai on March 13-14, bringing together leading researchers and innovative enterprises worldwide to discuss cutting-edge technologies and development trends in agricultural biological.

BioEx 2025 will focus on four breakthrough technologies that are transforming the future of agriculture:

RNAi-Based Precision Pest Control: The "Gene Sniping War" to Combat Nematodes

Innatrix from Research Triangle Park, USA, brings cases of RNAi technology targeting major crop diseases and pests. The company's CEO, Dr. Jiarui Li, will summarize global research progress on RNAi technology-based biological products and the application of Innatrix's patented RNAi technology products in nematode control.

The Innatrix technology platform uses peptides to block disease-promoting proteins, and RNA interference (RNAi) to deactivate genes essential to the survival of pests in crops. Compared to traditional pesticides, this method can reduce development time by nearly two-thirds, lower development costs by 95%, and is expected to help farmers reduce chemical pesticide use by 40% while increasing yields by more than 10%.

Plant Immune Revolution: Fungal Vaccines Usher in an New Era of Active Defense

Dr. Gavin Wang from AXEB (China) will introduce the world's first fungal vaccine product "SUNBK," an innovative technology that differs from traditional fungicides that act directly on pathogens. Instead, it activates the plant's own defense mechanisms, enhancing its resistance to fungal diseases. Additionally, the product features green nanoscale "core-shell" encapsulation technology.

Experimental data shows that "SUNBK" can increase plant polyphenol oxidase (PPO) levels and phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) activity, significantly strengthening the plant immune system. In field trials, when used in combination with traditional chemical pesticides, this product achieved 90% effectiveness against wheat head blight and grape gray mold while reducing chemical pesticide usage.

Active Peptide Enzyme (APE+) Technology: Opening the Era of ‘Intelligent Crop’ Growth

Mahmoud Salah, CEO of Alexam (Egypt), will share the latest research findings on Active Peptide Enzyme (APE+), a revolutionary technology originating from extreme desert environments. This technology stems from extreme enzymes produced by halophilic bacteria discovered by Professor Galinski of Heidelberg University in the Sahara Desert in 1985. After more than 30 years of research and development, it has now become a key technology for addressing contemporary agricultural challenges.

Active Peptide Enzyme (APE+) can fundamentally change crop growth in four ways: enhancing photosynthesis efficiency; opening up water and nutrient transport channels; improving stress tolerance; and mitigating pesticide abuse.

According to Dr. Mahmoud Salah, Alexam's global setup is already well-established: the R&D headquarters is in Germany, holding 16 global patents; the raw material center is located in Egypt, leveraging the resource advantages of extreme desert environments; the distribution center is in China, focusing on finished product production and market development. The company's mission is "Healthy Forever," aiming to usher in an era of ‘intelligent crop’ growth.

Plant stimulating peptides: From MOA to Case Studies

Professor Giuseppe Colla from the University of Tuscia, Italy, will share the latest research on Plant Stimulating Peptides (PSP) as biostimulants. These short chains of amino acids significantly improve crop yield and quality by regulating plant growth, development, and resistance to environmental stress.

Screening approaches using omics technologies have been found to be more efficient and cost-effective in finding new peptide-based products. Additionally, Professor Colla will introduce a protocol based on a high-throughput phenotyping platform for screening new PSP-based products for biostimulant, followed by metabolomic analysis to elucidate the mode of action of products, which has been validated on several crops under optimal and stress conditions (e.g., drought, N deficiency).

The 6th Biopesticides, Biostimulants and Biofertilizers Summit (BioEx 2025) is not only a showcase platform for cutting-edge agricultural biological technologies but also a key hub for industry exchange and cooperation. Whether you are a researcher or an agricultural practitioner, this is an opportunity not to be missed to understand the future of the industry and find cooperation opportunities. Under the new policy environment and market demand, agricultural biological is ushering in unprecedented development opportunities. Let us together witness a new chapter in the green revolution of agriculture!

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