Rizobacter

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

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)

Keywords

• Agricultural biologicals
• Microbial inoculants
• Seed treatment products
• Agricultural adjuvants
• Specialty fertilizers

Headquarters

HQ city

Pergamino

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Biological Crop Protection Products: Revenue from sale of biological products including inoculants, biofungicides, bioinsecticides, and biostimulants for crop nutrition and protection
2. Seed Treatments: Revenue from biological and chemical seed treatment products that protect seeds and enhance germination
3. Adjuvants: Revenue from adjuvant products that enhance effectiveness and precision of agricultural applications
4. Specialty Fertilizers: Revenue from specialty fertilizer products including microgranular fertilizers like Microstar
5. 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

Core 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

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Bioceres Crop SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022Bioceres 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)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2021Partnership 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 or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Strategic 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 or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020Strategic 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.
• SyngentacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 201820-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 or Co-development PartnerStrategic 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)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArgentine 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 CuartosecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint 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 GLminorOthersThird-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

Direct 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

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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