Key Takeaways
- Botanical Solution Inc. expanded its exclusive agreement with Syngenta to distribute Quillibrium® in Mexico, Canada, and the United States.
- Quillibrium® is a botanical-based biofungicide derived from Quillaja saponaria using a proprietary plant tissue culture platform.
- The product has been used since 2021 in Chile and Peru for crops including grapes, tomatoes, berries, and cherries.
- The technology enables consistent, high-quality extracts without harvesting protected trees.
- The expansion strengthens access to biological crop protection solutions in a market projected to exceed $20 billion by 2030.
Botanical Solution Inc. Expands Agreement with Syngenta for Quillibrium®
Botanical Solution Inc. has expanded its exclusive agreement with Syngenta to bring Quillibrium®, a botanical-based biofungicide derived from Quillaja saponaria, to growers across Mexico, Canada, and the United States.
Since 2021, Botanical Solution Inc. and Syngenta have collaborated with growers in Chile and Peru, where Quillibrium® has been used to protect grapes, tomatoes, berries, cherries, and other crops from diseases including Botrytis, Sour Rot, Powdery Mildew, and Alternaria alternata. In Chile, the product is currently marketed as BotriStop®.
Under the expanded agreement, Syngenta will distribute Quillibrium® for crop protection, turf and ornamental uses, and post-harvest applications in the new markets.
Botanical Solution Inc. Leverages Plant Tissue Culture Technology
Quillibrium® is produced using Botanical Solution Inc.’s proprietary plant tissue culture platform, which enables the production of consistent, high-quality botanical extracts without harvesting protected Quillaja saponaria trees. The approach is designed to preserve biodiversity while maintaining a reliable supply of active ingredients.
Gaston Salinas, CEO of Botanical Solution Inc., said: “Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a strategic approach that enables farmers to maximize yield and quality while managing pests effectively. Quillibrium® is a natural way to safeguard fruits and vegetables from multiple pathogens, easing farmers’ adoption of comprehensive crop protection strategies.”
Emilhano Lima, Syngenta’s Global Head Seedcare and Biologicals, added: “After years of development and successful commercialization in Chile and Peru, we’re thrilled to bring Quillibrium® to new key markets expanding Syngenta’s integrated disease control portfolio.”
Botanical Solution Inc. Positions for Growth in Biologicals Market
The agreement expansion comes as the global biologicals market is projected to exceed $20 billion by 2030. Through this collaboration, Botanical Solution Inc. aims to broaden grower access to botanical-based crop protection technologies across the Americas.
