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The global market for Biological Seed Treatment is projected to reach US$1.8 billion by 2025, driven by agricultural intensification in countries across the world to meet food security goals and changing nuances in the practice of plant nutrition management. From overuse of chemical fertilizers towards the use of biofertilizers as a reactive measure to fight agriculture’s growing carbon footprint, the focus is now being shed on proactive early intervention to reduce the environmental burden of crop production. Starting with the seed is the new strategy which is resulting in robust developments in seed nutrition technologies. Starting with the seed is a good idea since it offers early defenses against diseases and nutrition challenges faced by food crops as climate change brings about changes in our environment that are detrimental to plant health and quality. New research studies are revealing disturbing evidence of how climate change and global warming are playing a key role in stripping the nutritional value of food crops. Rise in surface temperatures, water scarcity, and accumulation of CO2 in the environment are chief factors responsible for nutrition depletion in plants. CO2 although helps plants to grow, excess of CO2 causes plants to produce carbohydrates such as glucose at the expense of other vital nutrients such as protein, zinc and iron. This worrisome fact has serious consequences to public health if not addressed appropriately and in a timely manner. The scenario is driving increased interest in and importance of nutrition-sensitive agricultural practices.
Biological Seed Treatment, in this regard, is growing in prominence and commercial value. Defined as the application of biological agents to seeds, biological seed treatment helps in suppressing and controlling pathogen diseases all through the plant’s life cycle. Other benefits of bio-treated seeds include early germination and reduced early planting risks; ability to grow deeper roots that increase nutrient and water absorption; positively influences biological processes that control germination and root development. Dressing, coating, pelleting and inoculation are the methods by which seeds are treated. Microbial inoculation is an effective seed treatment for agricultural crops. Benefits of seed inoculation include efficient placement of microbes in a manner that enables easy colonization of seedling roots and offer protection against soil borne diseases and threats; better ability to absorb nutrition from soils; protects roots from soil decay that tend to destroy beneficial Rhizobium and Bradyrhizobium bacteria; improved stress tolerance during periods of drought; and protection of beneficial bacteria from the negative effects of chemical fertilizers.
The United States and Europe represent large markets worldwide with a combined share of 56% of the market. The U.S also ranks as the fastest growing market with a CAGR of 11.2% over the analysis period supported by the country’s massive investment commitments towards encouraging agricultural innovation, sustainability and digital transformation. Innovation in biological seed treatments in the country are poised to intensify in the coming years given the fact that new products are easier to register at Environment Protection Agency (EPA) as compared to chemical substitutes.
Key Topics Covered:
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & REPORT SCOPE
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
- Biological Seed Treatment Market to Witness Strong Growth
- Microbials Segment Leads Biological Seed Treatment Market by Type
- Select Microbial Biocontrol Agents Applied as Seed Treatment
- Botanical Seed Treatment Gains Traction
- Seed Enhancement Function Dominates the Biological Seed Treatment Market
- Industry Witnesses New and More Effective Seed Treatment Solutions
- Research to Improve Reliability of Seed Enhancement Function
- Biologicals Gain Share in Seed Protection
- Global Biopesticides Market by Type (% Share): 2019
- Biopesticides: An Evolving Market for Seed Protection
- By Crop type, Corn Seed Treatment Dominates, while Soybean Registers Fastest Growth
- Developed Regions Dominate, Emerging Markets to Make Strong Gains in Biological Seed Treatment Market
- Competition
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
- BASF SE (Germany)
- Bayer CropScience AG (Germany)
- Corteva Agriscience (USA)
- Croda International Plc (UK)
- ITALPOLLINA S.p.A (Italy)
- Koppert Biological Systems (Netherlands)
- Plant Health Care plc. (USA)
- Precision Laboratories, LLC (USA)
- Syngenta International AG (Switzerland)
- UPL Limited (India)
- Verdesian Life Sciences (USA)
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
- Biological Seed Treatment Ensures Food Security for Expanding World Population
- Global Population Estimates (in Billion): 2000-2050
- Food Demand Worldwide: Demand Growth in Million Tonnes for Cereals and Sugar in Select Regions for the Period 2008-2017 and 2018-2027
- Global Crop Production by Crop Type (in Million Metric Tons): 2017-2020
- Shrinking Arable Land Drives Demand for Biological Seed Treatment
- Loss of Arable Land Exerts Immense Pressure on Yields per Acre: Global Availability of Arable Land in Hectares per Person for the Years 1990, 2000, 2018 and 2020
- Arable Land Worldwide as a % of Total Land Area for the Years 1990, 2000, 2018 and 2020
- Farm Size Distribution Worldwide: Percentage Breakdown of Farm Land by Size and Region
- Climate Change Driving the Demand for Biological Seed Treatment
- World of Change Characterized by Rising Surface Temperatures on Earth & its Negative Impact on Agriculture Increases the Need to use Biostimulants: Average Global Surface Temperature (In Degrees Fahrenheit) for the Years 1940, 2000 and 2020
- Rising Focus on Sustainable Agriculture Drives Demand for Biological Seed Treatment
- Demand for High-Value Crops Offer Strong Growth Opportunities for Biological Seed Treatment
- Increasing Organic Farming: A Major Growth Promoting Factor for Biological Seed Treatment
- Global Demand for Organic Food Products (in US$ Billion): 2015-2025
- Global Organic Agricultural Land in Million Hectares for the Years 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2018
- Global Agricultural Land under Organic Farming (% Share): 2000-2017
- Global Percentage Distribution of Organic Farmland by Region: 2019
- Increasing Demand for Industrial Crops to Spur Market Demand
- Biological Seed Treatment Playing a Key Role in Combating Abiotic Stress
- Growing Demand for Biofertilizers in Seed Treatment Propels Market Growth
- Innovations to Support Growth
- Emergence of New Biological Seed Treatment Platforms to Promote Sustainable Agriculture
- Recent Developments in Biological Seed Treatment Space
- Nufarm Americas Secures EPA Approval for Trunemco Seed Treatment
- FMC Seeks EPA Approval for Two Biological Strains
- Monsanto Secures US EPA Approval for Biological Seed Treatment Product for Corn
- BASF Launches Velondis Biofungicide Seed Treatment Formulations
- Heads Up Plant Protectant Offers Affordable Seed Treatment for Soybean Diseases
- Bayer Launches Two Biostimulant Seed Treatments for Higher Crop Yields
- Market Challenges
- Limited Shelf-Life to Challenge Market Growth
- Low Awareness Levels to Restrain Biological Seed Treatments Adoption
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
GEOGRAPHIC MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
- Market Overview
- Market Analytics
IV. COMPETITION
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