Novonesis JumpStart

Find the latest news, product updates, research, field trials, and agricultural biological developments related to Novonesis JumpStart®. Stay informed on microbial inoculants, phosphorus availability, nutrient-use efficiency, soil health, root development, plant nutrition, and sustainable agriculture.

JumpStart® is a microbial inoculant from Novonesis based on the naturally occurring fungus Penicillium bilaiae. The microorganism grows around plant roots and helps make bound forms of soil and fertilizer phosphorus more available to crops, improving phosphorus-use efficiency. Novonesis offers JumpStart® in different formulations and markets, including liquid, granular, and wettable-powder formulations, with applications across crops such as corn, wheat, small grains, canola, soybean, peas, chickpeas, dry beans, lentils, sunflower, and other crops, depending on the market and product formulation.

By improving phosphorus availability, JumpStart® is designed to support root growth, shoot development, early-season vigor, stress tolerance, and yield potential. The product is part of Novonesis’ broader biological solutions portfolio focused on improving nutrient efficiency and crop performance while supporting more sustainable agricultural systems. This category features product developments, scientific research, field trials, regulatory developments, biological nutrient solutions, microbial technologies, partnerships, and sustainable agriculture initiatives related to JumpStart®.