08 August 2026, New Delhi: Every bushel of soybean yield starts with a healthy nodule, and Novonesis NodPro LCO was designed to give that process an early biological boost. As a signaling-molecule biostimulant seed treatment, NodPro LCO works alongside rhizobial inoculants to accelerate the natural development processes that drive soybean growth and yield.
The Role of LCO Signaling Molecules
Lipo-chitooligosaccharides (LCOs) are naturally occurring signaling compounds that plants recognize during the earliest stages of the nodulation process. NodPro LCO delivers a concentrated dose of these molecules directly via seed treatment, stimulating the plant’s natural growth pathways from the moment of germination. This head start translates into measurable performance gains—Novonesis field data shows a proven yield increase of up to 1.3 bushels per acre from NodPro LCO use.
How NodPro LCO Complements Rhizobial Inoculants
While inoculants like Optimize and Cell-Tech supply the living rhizobia bacteria responsible for nitrogen fixation, NodPro LCO works on a different biological pathway—directly stimulating plant growth signaling. When combined with a rhizobial inoculant, on-seed survivability of the biological package can extend up to 120 days, giving growers a longer application window and more flexibility in seed treatment logistics without compromising performance.
Application and Convenience
NodPro LCO is applied as a soybean seed treatment, designed for compatibility with standard commercial treating equipment and workflows. Its formulation supports flexible, high-volume package sizes—capable of treating up to 1,000 units per case—making it practical for both retail treating facilities and on-farm application.
Key Benefits for Soybean Growers
Proven yield increase of up to 1.3 bushels per acre in field trials
Stimulates natural plant growth signaling from germination onward
Extends on-seed survivability when combined with rhizobial inoculants
Flexible packaging for commercial and on-farm treating operations
Complements existing inoculant programs rather than replacing them
Why Signaling Molecule Technology Matters
As soybean genetics and management practices continue to push yield ceilings higher, growers are increasingly looking beyond traditional nutrient inputs toward biological signaling technologies that unlock the plant’s own growth potential. NodPro LCO represents this next generation of biostimulant science—working with the plant’s natural biology rather than simply supplying external nutrients. For soybean producers looking to extract additional yield from every acre, NodPro LCO offers a scientifically validated, easy-to-integrate solution.
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