Syngenta and Groundwork BioAg announced a strategic partnership on July 14 to advance the commercialization of biological products and soil carbon sequestration solutions based on mycorrhizal fungi.

Mycorrhizal fungi form symbiotic relationships with plant roots, enhancing nutrient and water uptake, improving soil health, and increasing long-term carbon storage. Under the agreement, Syngenta will market mycorrhizal fungi-based products and soil carbon sequestration solutions under its own brand, initially targeting growers of corn, soybeans, cereals, and sunflowers in Latin America and Europe. Groundwork BioAg will oversee product manufacturing and supply, digital tool development, and the design and implementation of carbon projects. The solution will help farmers improve nutrient use efficiency, increase and stabilize crop yields, and generate additional income through carbon credit programs.