{"id":20448,"date":"2025-05-26T11:18:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T10:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ficosterra.com\/?p=20448"},"modified":"2025-05-27T10:02:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T09:02:04","slug":"an-eco-friendly-vaccine-for-crops-ficosterras-study-published-in-frontiers-in-plant-science","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ficosterra.com\/en\/an-eco-friendly-vaccine-for-crops-ficosterras-study-published-in-frontiers-in-plant-science\/","title":{"rendered":"An Eco-Friendly \u201cVaccine\u201d for Crops: Ficosterra\u2019s Study Published in Frontiers in Plant Science"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Ficosterra has taken a significant step in agri-biotechnological research<\/strong>. Its latest study, developed in collaboration with the Chemical, Environmental, and Bioprocess Engineering Group (IQUIMAB)<\/a> at the Institute for Research and Innovation in Engineering (I4) of the University of Le\u00f3n, has been published in the prestigious scientific journal Frontiers in Plant Science<\/em><\/a>. This represents international recognition of Ficosterra\u2019s scientific rigor and its strong commitment to biostimulants, foliar fertilizers, biofertilizers, and sustainable agricultural solutions for the future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In this post, we explain in simple terms what the study is about, what results were obtained, and why this publication is highly relevant for the agricultural sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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What Problem Does<\/strong>
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Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.<\/em>) is one of the most important crops globally, both in terms of production and consumption. However, it is particularly vulnerable to a devastating fungus: Botrytis cinerea<\/em><\/a>, the cause of the disease known as gray mold<\/em>. This pathogen affects over 200 plant species and causes economic losses exceeding $10 billion annually.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Until now, the main tool to combat it has been chemical fungicides. But excessive use not only harms the environment, it can also lead to pathogen resistance. Hence, the importance of finding natural, effective, and sustainable alternatives.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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The Solution:
Beneficial Bacteria as Natural Defense<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The research published in Frontiers in Plant Science<\/em> presents a promising, sustainable, and environmentally friendly alternative: the use of beneficial bacteria (PGPR) that not only promote plant growth but also enhance their internal defenses\u2014acting like an \u201cecological vaccine\u201d through a mechanism known as Induced Systemic Resistance (ISR) .\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifically, two bacterial strains were analyzed, selected and registered by Ficosterra:<\/p>\n\n\n\n