Fernando Reis
Founder
Genica
Genica creates science‑based bioinsumos—including microbial inoculants, bio‑fungicides, bio‑nematicides, and organomineral fertilizers—to improve nutrient use efficiency, plant resilience, and disease control for Brazilian row‑crop growers. By applying advanced microbiology, molecular screening, and bioinformatics, its products deliver higher yields while reducing reliance on synthetic chemicals, supporting sustainable and climate‑resilient agriculture.
- Agriculture Technology
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Technology
Updated 5 months ago
Funding
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Product
Problem
Brazilian agriculture faces declining soil health, increasing pest and disease pressure, and inefficient use of water and nutrients, which limit crop productivity and sustainability.
Solution
Genica develops science‑based bioinsumos that translate advanced microbiology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and analytical techniques into field‑ready products. Their portfolio includes microbial inoculants, bio‑fungicides, bio‑nematicides, and organomineral fertilizers designed to enhance nutrient use efficiency, improve plant resilience to abiotic stress, and provide broad‑spectrum biological control. By leveraging consortia of well‑characterized microorganisms and bioactive compounds, Genica delivers solutions that boost yields while reducing reliance on synthetic chemicals, supporting regenerative and climate‑resilient farming practices.
Target Audience
Genica’s primary customers are commercial growers of soybean, corn, and other row crops, as well as agribusiness distributors and input retailers seeking sustainable, high‑performance biological solutions.
Features
- Microbial inoculants (e.g., Azospirillum brasilense, Bradyrhizobium japonicum, Priestia megaterium) that promote nitrogen fixation and root development
- Bio‑fungicides such as Agathos (Bacillus amyloliquefaciens) and Congregga Pro (Trichoderma asperellum) for foliar disease suppression
- Multi‑microbe bio‑nematicide/fungicide formulations containing six synergistic strains for broad nematode and pathogen control
- Organomineral fertilizers (Class A) for foliar and soil application that improve water use efficiency and plant resilience under stress
- Products developed through high‑throughput molecular screening, bioinformatics‑driven strain selection, and rigorous field validation
- Integration of scientific research with on‑farm testing to ensure consistent agronomic performance across major Brazilian regions