Rizobacter
Rizobacter is an Argentina-headquartered subsidiary of NASDAQ-listed Bioceres Crop Solutions that develops and commercializes microbiological agricultural biologicals — inoculants, biofungicides, biostimulants, specialty fertilizers, and adjuvants — serving growers and agricultural distributors across more than 50 countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1977
- HeadquartersPergamino, Argentina
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Rizobacter firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Rizobacter
- Legal name
- Rizobacter Argentina S.A.
- Website
- https://rizobacter.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1977
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Rizobacter is an Argentina-headquartered subsidiary of NASDAQ-listed Bioceres Crop Solutions that develops and commercializes microbiological agricultural biologicals — inoculants, biofungicides, biostimulants, specialty fertilizers, and adjuvants — serving growers and agricultural distributors across more than 50 countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Rizobacter industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Biologicals
- NAICS
- Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532), Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (325320), Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253)
- SIC
- Agricultural Chemicals (2870), Biological Products, (No Disgnostic Substances) (2836)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Biological Seed Treatments & Inoculants (within Biologicals) (AFABAEAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Microbial Biofungicides (AFABAEAB), Biostimulants & Plant Health Biologicals (Microbial/Non-microbial) (AFABAEAK), Biological Formulation, Fermentation & Scale-Up Manufacturing (AFABAEAM), Organic & Biological Input Retail (Biostimulants, Biopesticides, OMRI) (AFABAJAK), Biofertilizers & Microbial Inoculants (IMAEAEAG)
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Where Rizobacter is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Pergamino
- HQ country
- Argentina
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices10 records
Markets served
Rizobacter business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Biological Crop Protection Products: Revenue from sale of biological products including inoculants, biofungicides, bioinsecticides, and biostimulants for crop nutrition and protection
- Seed Treatments: Revenue from biological and chemical seed treatment products that protect seeds and enhance germination
- Adjuvants: Revenue from adjuvant products that enhance effectiveness and precision of agricultural applications
- Specialty Fertilizers: Revenue from specialty fertilizer products including microgranular fertilizers like Microstar
- Licensing Royalties: Revenue from licensing technologies to international partners including Syngenta for distribution of Rizoderma Soy and Rizolq LLI products
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Rizobacter product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Rizobacter researches, develops, manufactures, and commercializes microbiological products applied to agriculture — primarily biological inoculants, biofungicides, bioinsecticides, biostimulants, seed treatments, agricultural adjuvants, and specialty microgranular fertilizers based on microorganisms such as Bradyrhizobium japonicum, Azospirillum, and Trichoderma harzianum. The portfolio targets soybean, legume and row-crop producers across Latin America, North America, Europe, Africa and Asia, and is delivered through 9 subsidiaries, 40+ country distributor networks, and strategic alliances with Syngenta, De Sangosse, Marrone Bio/ProFarm, and Heliae Agriculture.
Product overview
Rizobacter is a unified product portfolio focused on agricultural biologicals and crop solutions. The company's offerings center on five core product lines: inoculants (Rizoliq TOP, Rizoliq LLI, Rizoliq Dakar), seed treatments and bioprotection (Rizoderma, Rizoderma Soy, Rizonema, Signum), adjuvants (Rizospray Extremo, Rizospray Integrum, Rizospray Corrector Secuestrante, Rizospray Cleaner, RIZOSPRAY PRO MANÍ), specialty fertilizers (Microstar, Microstar BIO), and additional biological products (Osmium, Rizostar). Rizobacter pioneered liquid inoculant formulation in Argentina and has expanded into biostimulants, biofungicides, and bioinsecticides. The products are designed for seed-applied biologicals, microgranular fertilization, and foliar application technologies, supporting crops from pre-planting through harvest. Recent additions include Balboa for post-harvest grain storage protection.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Rizoliq TOP: Flagship inoculant brand
- Rizoderma
- Osmium
- Signum
- Rizoliq LLI
- Rizospray Extremo
- Rizospray Integrum
- Rizostar
- Microstar
- Microstar BIO
- Rizoliq Dakar
- Rizonema
Products and services
- Rizoliq TOP Flagship inoculant brand for soybean and legume crops that delivers biological nitrogen fixation, reducing dependence on chemical nitrogen fertilizers for soybean and legume growers.
- Rizoderma Biological seed-treatment fungicide based on Trichoderma harzianum for control of seed diseases (phomopsis, fusarium, rhizoctonia), developed in alliance with INTA and certified for organic production. Targeted at soybean and row-crop growers.
- Rizoliq LLI Long Life Inoculant enabling pre-inoculation of seeds up to 60 days (or up to 220 days with advanced formulations) before planting, simplifying sowing logistics for soybean and legume growers. The only Long Life Inoculant registered in Brazil.
- Rizoliq Dakar Inoculant containing Bradyrhizobium japonicum strains selected for tolerance to water stress and high temperatures, designed for soybean production under drought and heat-stress conditions. Developed with Rio Cuarto University.
- Signum First bioinduction technology on the market, using molecular signals to accelerate communication between bacteria and plants and enhance biological nitrogen fixation performance.
- Osmium Flagship brand product in Rizobacter's portfolio for crop nutrition and protection, supporting biological solutions for growers.
- Rizostar Flagship brand product in Rizobacter's agricultural biological solutions portfolio.
- Microstar Micro-granulated specialty fertilizer providing phosphorus at the start of the crop cycle, with high solubility enabling joint application with seeds at 20 kg/hectare dosing. Produced by Synertech Industries (Rizobacter–De Sangosse joint venture).
- Microstar BIO Specialty fertilizer combining biologicals with chemical fertilizer for enhanced nutrient use efficiency and soil regeneration across Latin American row crops.
- Rizospray Extremo Agricultural adjuvant that allows droplet penetration and prevents evaporation, facilitating spray applications at any time of day regardless of weather conditions.
- Rizospray Integrum Adjuvant designed to prevent phase separation in tank mixes, ensuring homogeneous and effective mixture of plant protection products. Result of Dow Quimica–Rizobacter integration.
- Rizospray Corrector Secuestrante Calcium and magnesium sequestrant adjuvant that corrects water hardness, addressing sedimentation and phytotoxicity issues in agricultural applications.
- Rizospray Cleaner Tank cleaner adjuvant that ensures residue-free spray applications, preventing phytotoxicity from previous spray residues.
- RIZOSPRAY PRO MANÍ First functional adjuvant in the market designed specifically for peanut crops, improving post-emergent application efficiency, pesticide efficacy and crop health protection.
- Balboa Innovative natural-origin solution for protecting and preserving grains during post-harvest storage.
- Rizonema Biological seed treatment for control of nematodes and soil-dwelling insects. Distributed in Brazil through the Marrone Bio strategic alliance.
- Alfa RFC Seed treatment product incorporated into the professional seed treatment portfolio through the Syngenta distribution alliance.
- ADAGE Seed treatment product part of Rizobacter's professional seedcare portfolio, distributed through the Syngenta alliance.
Quantifiable outcome
- 23% of world's soybean treated with Rizobacter inoculation technologies
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Rizobacter
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Rizobacter technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature10 records
Rizobacter partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.
- Bioceres Crop SolutionscoreBioceres Crop Solutions, founded in 2001, acquired majority stake in Rizobacter in 2016 and completed merger with Marrone Bio in 2022. Rizobacter is now a subsidiary of Bioceres Crop Solutions (NASDAQ: BIOX). Combined operations create a global leader in sustainable crop solutions operating in 46 countries with approximately 640 employees and two manufacturing facilities.
- Soybean Innovation Lab (USAID)secondaryPartnership to build better agriculture by supplying inoculants, technical support and training. Soybean Innovation Lab works with public and private actors in soybean value chain in over 24 countries. Rizobacter providing products including Rizoliq Top inoculant.
- Heliae AgriculturesecondaryStrategic collaboration announced January 2021 to deliver unique soil and crop nutrition technologies. Rizobacter, a subsidiary of Bioceres Crop Solutions, partnered with Heliae Agriculture for sustainable agricultural solutions.
- Marrone Bio InnovationscoreStrategic alliance to deploy plant health and crop nutrition technology in South America. Rizobacter distributes foliar fertilizer and plant health technology from Marrone Bio in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia. Expanded to supply Rizonema biological seed treatment for nematodes and soil insects in Brazil.
- Syngentacore20-year strategic alliance with Syngenta for distribution of Rizobacter products including Rizolq LLI (only Long Life Inoculant registered in Brazil allowing pre-inoculation up to 60 days) and Rizoderma Soy soybean technology through Syngenta's seed treatment portfolio. Rizobacter also provides products Alfa RFC and ADAGE through this partnership.
- De SangossecoreStrategic alliance for Synertech Industries plant producing Microstar granulated fertilizer. US$30-33 million invested in the plant located in Argentina for production of microgranular fertilizers with 50,000 tons annual capacity to supply Latin American market.
- INTA (Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria)coreArgentine National Institute of Agricultural Technology partnership for development of biological seed treatment fungicide. Rizoderma Soy was the first biological seed treatment developed in Argentina through this alliance, based on Trichoderma harzianum 2 strain.
- Universidad Nacional de Río CuartosecondaryJoint research with Rio Cuarto University in Cordoba province for development of Rizoliq Dakar inoculant. Scientific team selected Bradyrhizobium strains with tolerance to water stress and high temperatures.
- DNV GLminorThird-party certifier for carbon footprint documentation and verification, working with Rizobacter to document all emissions from production plant and controlled operations per ISO 14064 standard.
Scale indicators13 records
Recent moves13 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Rizobacter competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Novonesis (formerly Novozymes BioAg): World's largest producer of agricultural biologicals and microbial inoculants, including the JumpStart and Optimize lines for soybean and other crops. Directly competes with Rizobacter in soybean inoculants and is identified as the global #1 ahead of Rizobacter's #3 position.
- BASF Agricultural Solutions (incl. Becker Underwood legacy): Global #2 in inoculants via the acquired Becker Underwood portfolio (e.g., HiStick, Nodulator) and a broad crop-protection range. Directly competes with Rizobacter across biologicals and inoculants, particularly in soybeans and other row crops.
- Marrone Bio Innovations (ProFarm, now Bioceres subsidiary): Sister company following the 2022 Bioceres-Marrone Bio merger; produces biofungicides, bioinsecticides and bionematicides (Grandevo, Regalia, Venerate). Combined with Rizobacter into a single Bioceres biologicals platform with cross-licensing of Rizonema in Brazil.
Broad incumbents
- Syngenta: Global crop protection and seeds major that is also Rizobacter's largest distribution partner. Comparable because Syngenta has its own growing biologicals portfolio (e.g., YEA! biological seed treatment) and competes indirectly with Rizoderma/Rizolq while simultaneously channeling Rizobacter products.
- Bayer Crop Science (BioAg): Diversified crop protection, seeds and digital agriculture major with a biologicals push. Comparable as a broad incumbent pursuing biological nitrogen fixation and microbial seed treatments across the same crop segments as Rizobacter.
- Corteva Agriscience: Major seeds and crop protection company with a biologicals platform (e.g., Sosdia Stress, Utrisha). Competes for the same grower wallet with biological seed treatments and biostimulants adjacent to Rizobacter's portfolio.
Emerging players
- Pivot Bio: US-based microbial nitrogen-fixation company (ProveN, ProveN40, Return) targeting corn and other non-legume row crops. Comparable as a direct competitor in the biological nitrogen fixation category, though Rizobacter is concentrated in soybean while Pivot Bio focuses on corn.
- Indigo Ag: US agricultural technology company offering microbial seed treatments (e.g., Indigo Symborg biologicals) and digital agronomy. Comparable as an emerging player in biological seed-applied solutions overlapping with Rizoderma and Rizoliq product families.
- Sound Agriculture: US-based company developing bio-inspired nutrient efficiency products and microbial crop solutions. Comparable as an emerging biologicals competitor pursuing similar sustainability-driven on-farm outcomes, though at smaller scale and with different active chemistries.
Regional players
- Koppert Biological Systems: Dutch leader in biological crop protection and pollination, with strong presence in Europe, Latin America and Africa. Comparable as a biologicals specialist serving similar crops and growers, though with greater emphasis on beneficial insects and biostimulants rather than soybean inoculants.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Rizobacter social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance5 records
Rizobacter financial estimates
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Rizobacter leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
Rizobacter subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries8 records
Rizobacter funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Rizobacter M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Rizobacter
What does Rizobacter do?
Rizobacter researches, develops, manufactures, and commercializes microbiological products applied to agriculture — primarily biological inoculants, biofungicides, bioinsecticides, biostimulants, seed treatments, agricultural adjuvants, and specialty microgranular fertilizers based on microorganisms such as Bradyrhizobium japonicum, Azospirillum, and Trichoderma harzianum. The portfolio targets soybean, legume and row-crop producers across Latin America, North America, Europe, Africa and Asia, and is delivered through 9 subsidiaries, 40+ country distributor networks, and strategic alliances with Syngenta, De Sangosse, Marrone Bio/ProFarm, and Heliae Agriculture.
Is Rizobacter a public or private company?
Rizobacter is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Rizobacter founded?
Rizobacter was founded in 1977. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Rizobacter based?
Rizobacter is headquartered in Pergamino, Argentina, in the Latin America region.
How does Rizobacter make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Biological Crop Protection Products are the primary driver. The others are seed Treatments, adjuvants, specialty Fertilizers and licensing Royalties.
Who are Rizobacter's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Novonesis (formerly Novozymes BioAg), BASF Agricultural Solutions (incl. Becker Underwood legacy) and Marrone Bio Innovations (ProFarm, now Bioceres subsidiary). Broad incumbents are Syngenta, Bayer Crop Science (BioAg) and Corteva Agriscience. Emerging players are Pivot Bio, Indigo Ag and Sound Agriculture. Koppert Biological Systems is listed as a regional player.
Does Rizobacter have an API?
No public API is recorded for Rizobacter.
What industry is Rizobacter in?
Rizobacter's product category is Agricultural Biologicals. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFABAEAL, Biological Seed Treatments & Inoculants (within Biologicals), with a secondary code of AFABAEAB, Microbial Biofungicides. Its NAICS code is 32532 and its SIC code is 2870.