Use of integrated solutions including biologics (microorganisms and naturally derived compounds) is an increasingly important tool for sustainable agriculture. Biologics provide benefits to growers and the entire food chain through the reduction of the synthetic chemical residues in the crops and environment, increased yields, and improved resistance management. However, traditional methods to characterize these complex mixtures, identify bio-active natural product compounds and evaluate product consistency are inadequate and time consuming. The renewed interest in naturally occurring compounds had challenged researchers to design new strategies for chemical analysis of biologic products. At Bayer CropScience we are applying metabolomics principles for the identification and functional analysis of biogenic small molecules, enabling the simultaneous analysis of hundreds of compounds in parallel. The application of metabolomics in this arena is in its infancy but it is BAYER's goal to provide reliable, safe and consistency of biologics products to customers and regulators.

Biologics as an emerging tool in sustainable agriculture: Role of metabolomics

248th National Meeting (2014)

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