Lipostar®: Liposomal Innovation in Crop Protection from Synthos Agro
Can modern agrochemical solutions for fruit growers and farmers protect the natural environment, while a significant reduction in active substances goes hand in hand with product quality and effectiveness? Lipostar® – the world’s first fungicide based on a proliposomal matrix, created by Synthos Agro in collaboration with SyVento (a research and development company from the MS Galleon Group) combines safety with efficiency, and sets market trends.
Synthos Agro, as the first manufacturer in Poland and worldwide, has registered a ground-breaking plant protection product: Lipostar® 090 EC, based on patented liposomal technology. Designed for both preventative and curative use, it acts as an antidote to diseases caused by pathogenic fungi. This innovative product is a breakthrough in terms of formulation technology as well as in the selective and safe delivery of the active substance. The advantage of this pioneering solution over conventional products lies in its effective application of a lower dose of difenoconazole – by up to 40% per hectare compared to the reference products tested – and represents a significant contribution by Synthos AGRO to the development of sustainable food systems.
Lipostar® 090 EC is our response to the most pressing needs of modern agriculture and a revolution in the field of active substance delivery technologies in plant protection treatments. As a result of years of research and cooperation with SyVento – a company that, like Synthos Agro, is part of the MS Galleon Group – we have created the world’s first fungicide based on patented liposomal technology. It is a product that supports the sustainable development of agricultural production while maintaining high protection efficacy and strong crop yields. The innovative dimension of our business development strategy focuses on creating modern formulations based on unique product matrices, of which the liposomal solution is a prime example, says Agnieszka Sarkowicz, CEO Synthos Agro.
The technology of the future in practice
Lipostar® 090 EC is a product in the form of a concentrate for preparing a water-based emulsion, containing 90 g/l of difenoconazole. The key component of the formulation is a proliposomal matrix which, when mixed with water, forms active liposomes – nanoscale carriers that allow for rapid and effective penetration of the active substance into plant cells. Difenoconazole inhibits the formation of the cell wall in pathogens, reducing the growth and development of fungal mycelium as well as the germination of spores. This technology not only increases the bioavailability of the active substance but also enables a significant reduction in its dosage while maintaining high effectiveness. Lipostar® 090 EC can be used both in large-scale crops such as winter oilseed rape, winter wheat, and winter triticale, as well as in small-scale crops including spring oilseed rape, camelina, flax, opium poppy, mustard greens, white and black mustard, sunflower, and soybean.
Field trials conducted in 2022-2024 demonstrated that using this product at the recommended dose made it possible to significantly reduce the amount of active substance while simultaneously increasing yields by between 0.5 and 0.9 t/ha, depending on the crop. Moreover, the product does not require a withdrawal period and can be safely used in crops intended for animal feed.
Sustainable development embedded in a modern formulation
Due to EU regulations, an increasing number of active substances used in agriculture are subject to restrictions on the conditions of use of plant protection products, driven in part by the risks they pose to non-target organisms. With Lipostar® 090 EC, Synthos Agro addresses the challenges posed by regulations within the European Union market.
Every component of Lipostar® 090 EC has been selected with environmental care in mind. The product’s innovative matrix uses natural and biodegradable auxiliaries, including those derived from renewable sources. As such, this new solution fits not only within the definition of sustainable agriculture but also meets the expectations placed on producers of high-quality food and the food processing sector. Thanks to the exclusive use of non-ionic surfactants, adjuvants and other key formulation components, the product offers excellent compatibility with other agrochemicals when farmers prepare tank mix solutions. It also demonstrates very good stability in water of varying hardness.
By delivering agrochemical solutions for the protection of orchard and agricultural crops, we share responsibility for the quality of the harvests sold by farmers. That’s why we are extremely deliberate in selecting formulation components, ensuring they align with our sustainability strategy – meaning they are as biodegradable as possible and derived from renewable sources. In this respect, we make no compromises, says Agnieszka Sarkowicz.
Synthos Agro – Polish quality, global standards
The products of Synthos Agro – a relatively young player in the agrochemical market – have quickly gained recognition among both agricultural and fruit producers. The company’s success is driven by its modern research and production facilities, operational flexibility, and uncompromising quality control at every stage of product development.
Our mission is to responsibly deliver the best agrochemical solutions for the protection of orchard and agricultural crops. Our modern production complex enables us to respond efficiently and flexibly to customer needs, while maintaining full control over product quality. The customer is always at the heart of everything we do – we provide comprehensive support not only in terms of our product portfolio but also in integrating the product into the protection programme: from R&D consultancy, through marketing and sales, to after-sales service. The Synthos Agro team plays a key role in building brand recognition and the company’s reputation as a manufacturer. The high level of motivation, commitment and expertise of the entire team is the most important driver behind the company’s continued success, concludes Agnieszka Sarkowicz.
An additional benefit for users of Lipostar® 090 EC is that it is included in the list of fungicides recommended for Integrated Production of arable crops, which enables its users to apply for subsidies under the eco-schemes programme.
