Summary
Othman Guenoun
Business Developer
Technology
- Biosourced active substance, already used in human health, coupled with small molecules groups via a 2 steps chemical synthesis è gives a multisite active substance.
- Fast degradation of the metabolites in soils (<1 week).
- Boosts antifungal activity on various strains : Z. tritici, S. sclerotinium, A. alternata, Botrytis cinerea, Fusarium solani.
- Equivalence or superiority comparing to standard products (Bixafen; Tebuconazol), particularly on multiresistant strains.
- Successful pilot on wheat in greenhouse on Z. tritici.
Market
- Global fungicide market: $17 bn (CAGR +4% to 2029)
- Worrying increase in resistance to conventional fungicides (including triazoles and SDHIs from 2022): search for new solutions.
- Farmers and regulators are seeking more environmentally friendly products, including naturally derived fungicides, even if they are not classified as ‘biocontrols’.
Development status
- TRL 5
- Successful greenhouse pilot on wheat infected with Z. tritici.
IP
- PCT filed in March 2024
Valorisation strategy
- Licensing