Bionema introduces bio-based spray adjuvant for safer crop protection

UK – Bionema Group Ltd has launched BoostBio SP 400, a new bio-based spray adjuvant designed to improve the performance of both chemical and biological crop protection products.

The company described it as a product that combines safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.

The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has registered BoostBio SP 400 under the Plant Protection Products Regulations 2011.

The product is a soluble liquid made with 92 percent bio-based carbon, is fully biodegradable, and carries a non-hazardous classification.

According to Bionema, the adjuvant meets safety standards by being non-toxic and non-corrosive. It also qualifies for use in organic farming, having been listed by both OMRI and FiBL.

Farmers can apply it across all edible and non-edible crops, with recommended rates ranging from 300 to 400 milliliters per hectare.

Dr. Minshad Ansari, CEO of Bionema Group, said: “BoostBio SP 400 is more than an adjuvant – it’s a breakthrough in how we deliver crop protection. It not only enhances the performance of chemicals but also unlocks the full potential of biologicals, ensuring safer, more sustainable farming for the future.”

Proven compatibility with biological products

One of the biggest advantages of BoostBio SP 400 lies in its compatibility with microbial-based crop protection. Research shows that it does not affect the viability of beneficial microbes such as Bacillus, Trichoderma, Beauveria bassiana, and Clonostachys rosea.

The adjuvant also plays a carrier role by controlling water activity, which helps extend the shelf life of microbial formulations.

Field results highlight its ability to strengthen biocontrol performance. For example, trials confirmed improved efficacy of NeemAzal against the tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta.

In soybeans, it boosted the effectiveness of Bacillus thuringiensis (Helymax) against Helicoverpa, resulting in higher yields for growers.

Better results in the field

Independent trials have also shown clear benefits in pest, weed, and disease management. In tomatoes and barley, the adjuvant reduced disease severity. In weed control, it helped improve results against species such as barnyard grass and witchgrass when combined with other crop protection products.

Its formulation improves absorption into plant tissues, holds effectiveness during rainfall, and reduces spray drift, a feature tested in both wind tunnels and drone trials.

BoostBio SP 400 provides farmers with a flexible solution that works across herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, micronutrients, and biological products.

The company highlighted its renewable sources, which include corn, sunflower, palm, coconut, and rapeseed oils. Unlike many synthetic adjuvants, BoostBio SP 400 carries no hazardous labels, making it a safer choice for distributors and growers.

The launch comes as part of Bionema’s wider focus on sustainable farming inputs. Earlier this year, the company announced a partnership with industry players to expand biological solutions across Europe and North America, signaling its commitment to advancing safer crop protection options for global agriculture.

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