BC
Bayer Crop Science · Supplier
Bacillus subtilis QST 713, cleared for organic use with a zero-day preharvest interval.
Supply/purchaseIn-development
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Updated Nov 2, 2026
Pest and disease management covers keeping a crop from being eaten or infected, and knowing when it is. On Halo, the solutions cover microbial biocontrol of disease and insect pests, fungicides and formulated crop treatments, weed control and herbicide delivery, and detecting disease and pests in the field. Sign up to search the full network and post your specific need.
Microbial biocontrol of disease and insect pests
BC
Juan Palazzini
Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto · University
A Bacillus velezensis strain that outcompetes Fusarium at the root and adds antibiotics.
Co-developmentIn-development
Juan Palazzini
Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto · University
The same strain formulated against soybean sudden death, registered in Argentina.
LicensingIn-development
Fungicides and formulated crop treatments
Behzad Khosropanah
University of Tehran
A thyme oil fungicide, bactericide and insecticide formulated for organic crop protection.
Co-developmentIn-development
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DP
Entele · Startup
Takes a crop protection active to a CIPAC-valid formulation, checking each ingredient for compatibility along the way.
LicensingIn-development
Weed control and herbicide delivery
Stuart Jennings
Edaphix, LLC. · Startup
Weedy annual grasses need less micronutrient than the crop, and this exploits the gap.
In-development
CW
Intact Genomics · Supplier
Fungal DNA libraries screened for compounds with a mode of action no herbicide uses yet.
In-development
Detecting disease and pests in the field
AT
Alveo Technologies · Startup
A portable isothermal amplification analyzer adapted to diagnose crop pathogens in the field, with cloud reporting.
In-development
Saeed Farahani
Clemson University
Wireless sensors and close-range imaging that spot garden insect pests early and send real-time alerts.
Co-developmentIn-development
Resistance bred into the crop
MS
Montana State University
Clearfield tolerance on two genes, with intermediate sawfly defense in the stem.
LicensingIn-development
UO
University of Alberta
Clubroot resistance loci moved into canola breeding lines and field tested.
LicensingIn-development
Applying chemistry with less exposure
PL
Foresight Science & Technology · Startup
A bait pesticide that eliminates fire ant colonies, paired with a masking agent so the ants ingest it.
LicensingIn-development
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Plant disease management expertsAbout pest and disease management
Biological control is the largest cluster on Halo, and almost all of it names the organism it targets. Conventional fungicide chemistry sits alongside it, weed control turns out to be mostly a delivery problem, and a separate set of entries does nothing but detect. On Halo it spans six groups, including microbial biocontrol of disease and insect pests, fungicides and formulated crop treatments, and weed control and herbicide delivery.
Stage of development. Work on pest and disease management on Halo comes mostly from companies. 64% are past proof of concept (TRL 4 or higher). Co-development and sponsored research are the usual partnering routes, and about 54% of the solutions that state terms offer licensing.
Three trends in plant disease management on Halo
Biologicals that name their target. The microbial entries do not offer general plant health. A Bacillus velezensis strain is offered against two Fusarium species and again against soybean sudden death, a two-species consortium against rice blast, and bacteria isolated from entomopathogenic nematodes against medfly and olive fruit fly. Registration and field validation are claimed, not promised.
Detection moved out to the plot. Five entries only measure. A CRISPR assay returns a pathogen result in 30 minutes at the field edge, a lateral flow strip finds fungal contamination in grain before mycotoxin forms, and seismic sensors pick up red palm weevil larvae inside a trunk. Catching the problem early is worth more than treating it well.
Herbicide work is delivery and dose. Of six weed control entries, five change how a herbicide is carried or where it lands. Lignin nanocarriers add UV protection, polylactic acid slows atrazine down, charcoal banded in the row protects a seed crop, and drone guidance takes a fifth off the volume. Only one goes looking for a new molecule.
1,798organizations
2,835solutions listed
67%from startups and companies
64%past proof of concept
Frequently asked questions
What is plant disease management?
Pest and disease management covers keeping a crop from being eaten or infected, and knowing when it is. It spans microbial biocontrol, fungicide chemistry and formulated treatments, weed control and the delivery systems built around a herbicide, field diagnostics for pathogens and insects, and the resistance bred into the plant. Growers, crop protection companies and agronomy services are the buyers.
What are examples of plant disease management?
Five examples of plant disease management solutions on Halo include:
- Bacillus subtilis QST 713, cleared for organic use with a zero-day preharvest interval. (Bayer Crop Science)
- An isopropanol-azole built for the Septoria and Ramularia that older triazoles lost. (BASF)
- Weedy annual grasses need less micronutrient than the crop, and this exploits the gap. (Edaphix, LLC.)
- CRISPR reads viral, bacterial and fungal RNA in the field within 30 minutes. (Montana State University)
- Clearfield tolerance on two genes, with intermediate sawfly defense in the stem. (Montana State University)
What are the latest plant disease management innovations?
Over the past 90 days, researchers and innovators on Halo have added these plant disease management solutions:
- A portable isothermal amplification analyzer adapted to diagnose crop pathogens in the field, with cloud reporting. (Alveo Technologies)
- Wireless sensors and close-range imaging that spot garden insect pests early and send real-time alerts. (Clemson University)
- A thyme oil fungicide, bactericide and insecticide formulated for organic crop protection. (University of Tehran)
Which companies and suppliers are developing plant disease management?
There are 1,798 organizations with plant disease management solutions on Halo, 535 of them universities and research institutions. Among them are Bayer Crop Science, Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, and University of Tehran. Most offer co-development or sponsored research. Sign up to see every organization working in the area and to send them your specific need.
How do I find plant disease management research partners?
Browsing plant disease management solutions on Halo is free. Sign up to search the full network and save the ones you want. Post your specific need to get exact matches. Organizations reply directly on the platform.
What are R&D teams looking for in plant disease management?
Over the past 12 months, R&D teams on Halo have posted these plant disease management needs:
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