Partner Spotlight Series
Leading up to our 2025 Conference, we are hosting bi-monthly webinars to bring everyone up to speed on the thrilling innovations unfolding in our industry. Each month, you can register for a new topic and have an interactive dialogue with some of the world’s leading agrochemical experts.
If you’re busy with your own research and can’t tune in, fear not. Members can access the full archive of presentations for free below. If you aren’t a member, you can unlock individual webinars for a fee.
Join us September 14 at 9am EST
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Advancing Delivery of Biologicals Through Optimisation: Smart Formulation Design
Presented by Carlos Oliveira Silva
There is a clear shift in agriculture towards more sustainable products, methods, and processes with biological control being widely explored as a credible option. Whilst biological products can provide a sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides, how do we overcome the formulation challenges they present?
Focusing specifically on the use of microbes, they would not be effective in agriculture if used on their own as viability would be lost before they could reach their intended target, whether that is the soil or on a leaf. Formulation of microbial biopesticides is about providing a suitable delivery system that maintains the viability of the microbe until it is delivered to its end application.
In this webinar we will review the challenges associated with formulating microbial biopesticides, what you need to consider prior to formulating and product solutions.
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Meet the Presenter
Carlos is a Lead Researcher at Incotec where he has pursued his career over the last 10 years. Based in Brazil, his role involves studying the compatibility of different formulants with microorganisms, the application of biopesticides in seed treatment and developing new formulations for biopesticide delivery.
He studied in Brazil and he holds a Bachelor’s degree and a license in Biological Sciences from UNIPINHAL as well as a Master’s degree in Plant Protection from UNESP/FCA. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Agricultural Microbiology at ESALQ/USP.
Carlos has a deep understanding of biological systems and combines this with practical skills in research and development, to contribute significantly to Incotec’s work programme in advancing sustainable agricultural practices.