Farmers have a new weapon against soybean cyst nematode (SCN): biotrinsic® Nemora FP™, an EPA-registered soybean bionematicide seed treatment from Indigo Ag, Inc. Available for Spring planting, the product employs anti-hatch technology to help manage nematode pressure while maintaining strong yield potential, and it does so without phytotoxicity or halo effects that can appear with some chemical standards.
Nemora FP™ is a microbial seed treatment in a flowable powder (FP) format designed for soybeans. It can be used as a planter-box treatment or delivered via Indigo’s CLIPS system, allowing seamless fit into existing planting workflows. The active component is a naturally occurring bacterium, Pseudomonas oryzihabitans, selected for its ability to colonize roots and shoots and persist in the rhizosphere during the early growth window when seedlings are most vulnerable.
The microbes coating each seed multiply into the millions around the root system within a few weeks of planting, establishing a living, protective zone. In parallel, the biology colonizes SCN eggs, helping to disrupt hatch conditions and reduce the number of juveniles that emerge. This anti-hatch mode of action targets a critical phase in the SCN life cycle, aiming to lower early-season pressure on soybean seedlings while supporting stand establishment.
SCN remains one of the most widespread and yield-limiting pests in soybean regions, and management typically requires a systems approach. By providing a biologically derived and seed-applied option with a favorable crop-safety profile, biotrinsic® Nemora FP™ can complement practices such as resistant varieties, crop rotation, and field monitoring. The goal is to help protect vigor early, reduce reliance on harsher inputs, and preserve strong yield potential under SCN pressure.
The flowable powder formulation is designed for even coverage and consistent flow during application. For planter-box use, the format supports on-farm flexibility and timely seed preparation; when used through CLIPS, growers can leverage a streamlined delivery process aligned with existing logistics. In both pathways, the objective is simple handling, uniform microbial loading, and predictable field performance.
Because the active microbe is naturally occurring, Nemora FP™ is positioned as a biological tool that aims to minimize compatibility concerns sometimes associated with chemical nematicides, particularly phytotoxicity or early-season halo effects. The intended outcome is clean emergence, healthy root development, and consistent early growth, which are all important prerequisites for season-long performance.
Field use of seed-applied biologicals generally benefits from good agronomic hygiene: quality seed, calibrated equipment, accurate planting depths, and attention to soil conditions. The performance of biotrinsic® Nemora FP™ is designed to integrate with these fundamentals, supporting a broader integrated pest management (IPM) strategy that includes scouting and data-driven decisions across the season.
Availability aligns with Spring planting, giving growers a clear window to incorporate the treatment into seed-prep workflows. For farms seeking a biological, EPA-registered seed treatment that specifically addresses SCN pressure through anti-hatch technology and root-zone colonization, Nemora FP™ offers a route to start protection at the seed, continue support in the early vegetative stage, and maintain a strong yield trajectory without the crop-safety trade-offs associated with certain chemical standards.
Key points at a glance: EPA-registered bionematicide seed treatment; microbial flowable powder for soybeans; flexible planter-box or CLIPS delivery; active microbe Pseudomonas oryzihabitans that colonizes roots, shoots, and SCN eggs; designed to disrupt hatch and reduce juvenile emergence; positioned to avoid phytotoxicity and halo effects seen with some chemical standards; intended to support plant vigor and preserve yield potential.
Summary: biotrinsic® Nemora FP™ brings a biological, seed-applied approach to SCN management, focusing on anti-hatch disruption and early-season root-zone protection. By emphasizing crop safety, operational flexibility, and integration with existing agronomy, it provides soybean producers with an additional, practical tool to help manage SCN pressure from day one.