2023
Soybean Protein-Based Biological Seed Treatment
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Contributor/Checkoff:
Ohio Soybean Council
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
GeneticsGenomicsSeed quality
Parent Project:
This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Jane Fife, 3 Bar Biologics Inc.
Co-Principal Investigators:
Project Code:
23-R-35
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Ohio Soybean Council
$23,000
Institution Funded:
3 Bar Biologics Inc.
$23,000
Brief Project Summary:
Biological seed treatments, sometimes referred to as microbial inoculants, are increasing in interest as alternatives to synthetic chemicals. More effective strategies for microbe protection during seed treatment and planting could improve consistency of microbe product performance. Soybean protein-based microparticles have been shown to improve stability of probiotic bacteria during delivery to the gut. It is anticipated that soybean protein-based seed coatings can improve delivery of beneficial microbes to the field. This project aims to expand the application of soybean protein technology to improve biological seed treatment by providing a protective, beneficial environment for microbes on-seed and during planting.
Key Beneficiaries:
#agronomists, #extension agents, #farmers
Unique Keywords:
#biologicals, #innovation, #protein, #seed composition
Information And Results
Project Summary

Biological seed treatments (sometimes referred to as microbial inoculants) are increasing in interest as alternatives to synthetic chemicals. Microbe survival at effective levels during the seed treatment process and on-seed during planting remain major technical challenges in practice. More effective strategies for microbe protection during seed treatment and planting are needed to improve consistency of microbe product performance in the field. Soybean protein-based microparticles have been shown to improve stability of probiotic bacteria during delivery to the gut. It is anticipated that soybean protein-based seed coatings can likewise improve delivery of beneficial microbes to the field. Recently, Low Mu Tech patented a soybean protein-based seed coating. The proposed project aims to expand the application of the soybean protein technology to improve biological seed treatment by providing a protective, beneficial environment for microbes on-seed and during planting.

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Benefit To Soybean Farmers

The United Soybean Research Retention policy will display final reports with the project once completed but working files will be purged after three years. And financial information after seven years. All pertinent information is in the final report or if you want more information, please contact the project lead at your state soybean organization or principal investigator listed on the project.