The global biological seed treatment market is estimated to be valued at USD 0.9 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 2.5 billion by 2028, recording a CAGR of 11.9%.The market is influenced by the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices, along with strong investments being made by major market players in the research and development of these products. The agricultural and environmental benefits associated with these biological seed treatment solutions are the major factors contributing to the growth of this market globally. Beneficial microorganisms and plant extracts are projected to act as important tools that could help reduce the usage of synthetic fertilizers and chemical pesticides, thereby reducing the investments by farmers and environmental risks.

On the basis of crop type, the biological seed treatment market has been segmented as follows:

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• Corn

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• Wheat

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• Soybean

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• Cotton

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• Sunflower

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• Vegetable crops

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• plantation

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• Fruit, pulse

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• other cereal & oilseed

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• Turf

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• Forage

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• ornamental crops

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On the basis of type, the biological seed treatment market has been segmented as follows:

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• Microbials

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  • Bacteria

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  • Fungi

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• Botanical and others (biofermentation products and natural polymers & derivatives)

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On the basis of function, the biological seed treatment market has been segmented as follows:

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• Seed enhancement

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  • Biofertilizers

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  • Biostimulants

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• Seed protection

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  • Bioinsecticides

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  • Biofungicides

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  • Other functions (bionematicides)

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On the basis of region, the biological seed treatment market has been segmented as follows:

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• North America

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• Europe

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• Asia Pacific

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• South America

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• Rest of World (RoW)

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