In the world of biological seed treatment, innovation is key to staying competitive. With AGTIV IGNITE® and its groundbreaking ingredient Serendipita indica – PTB299, Premier Tech delivers a natural, science-backed solution that enhances yields, improves crop resilience, and simplifies farming practices. Seed treaters now have a powerful tool to offer growers—one that combines ease of use with proven results.

What Is Serendipita indica? 

Serendipita indica is a beneficial endophytic fungus that colonizes the roots of plants like canola, cereals, and corn. Once applied to seeds or soil, it rapidly establishes a symbiotic relationship with the plant, activating natural mechanisms to enhance nutrient uptake, water management, and photosynthesis. Unlike mycorrhizal fungi, which extend hyphal networks into the soil, Serendipita works by stimulating the plant’s efficiency from within.

Why Seed Treaters Should Care: Practical Benefits

Ease of Application and Compatibility

AGTIV IGNITE® is designed specifically for seed treatment workflows. It’s compatible with most pesticides, ensuring seamless integration without compromising performance. The on-seed formulation is easy to handle and provides reliable viability for up to 180 days, giving seed treaters greater flexibility in their operations. 

Boosted Crop Performance

Higher Yields: Field trials have shown an average yield increase of 6.5% for canola (2.4 bushels/acre) and up to 9.3% for other crops, such as corn.

Improved Oil Content: Canola seeds treated with Serendipita exhibit a 0.9% absolute increase in oil content, adding value for canola seed crushers.

Adaptable for Sustainable Farming 

While profitability remains the priority, AGTIV IGNITE® also aligns with sustainable farming goals. By reducing the impact of environmental stresses—such as drought and salinity—on crops and enhancing the plant’s natural processes, this solution balances productivity and environmental responsibility.

How Serendipita Works: Simplifying Scientific Concepts

Serendipita might sound complex, but its benefits are straightforward. Here is how it ignites crops:

Enhanced Nutrient Uptake

• Sulfur: Essential for protein synthesis, sulfur is absorbed more efficiently by Serendipita, which transfers it to the plant in exchange for sugars.
• Phosphorus: By stimulating phosphate transporter production, the fungus increases phosphorus absorption, crucial for energy storage.
• Nitrogen: Serendipita enhances nitrate reductase activity, improving the efficiency of nitrogen nutrition by promoting a more rapid conversion of nitrate to ammonia, which leads to faster protein synthesis.
• Iron: Even in iron-deficient soils, Serendipita boosts iron availability for processes like photosynthesis and respiration.

Improved Water Management

In drought or saline conditions, Serendipita increases the production of proline, aquaporins, and sodium channels. These mechanisms help the plant retain water and expel excess salt, ensuring steady growth.

Enhanced Photosynthesis

The fungus stimulates chlorophyll production, improving the plant’s ability to capture sunlight and convert it into energy. It also protects against oxidative stress, which can damage cells under challenging conditions.

Real-World Results: Proven and Reliable

Growers demand results, and AGTIV IGNITE® delivers. Between 2018 and 2024, over 70 field trials demonstrated the efficacy of AGTIV IGNITE® on canola and other crops. These trials produced reliable and statistically significant results, which have since been validated in grower fields across tens of thousands of real-production acres. 

The results speak for themselves:

• Canola: 6.5% yield increase and higher oil content.
• Spring wheat: 4.5% yield increase.
• Durum wheat: 9.3% yield increase
• Barley: 8.8% yield increase.
• Corn: 4.2% yield increase.

These findings are statistically significant and confirm the value of Serendipita for growers, making AGTIV IGNITE® a trusted choice for improving crop performance across diverse farming operations.

A Brighter Future with AGTIV IGNITE®

Using innovation doesn’t have to be complicated. With AGTIV IGNITE® and Serendipita indica, seed treaters can provide growers with an effective, science-backed solution to optimize yields and improve seed quality. It’s not just about better crops—it’s about balancing profitability and environmental responsibility, making agriculture more resilient and adaptable for the future.