Combining Insecticides and Bioinputs With Eucalyptus Wood Vinegar: Effects on the Soybean Crop

The use of pesticides and bioinputs in agriculture is one of the most vital needs today to improve crop yields. A combination of pesticides and bioinputs, along with natural agents, is a viable solution to make agribusiness more eco-friendly. Wood vinegar (WV) is a recognized agricultural input that enhances plant growth and can act as a valuable agent for pest and disease control. The present research aimed to assess the boosting effect of blending insecticides and other bioinputs with a commercial WV, specifically SDfender, on soybean crop performance. The characteristics of WV industrial manufacturing were assessed. The chemical profile of WV was determined by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS). WV’s physical–chemical properties and the absence of contaminants were determined. Insecticides Galil SC and Expedition served as the standards, and Sulfite Max and Biokato served as the bioinputs. Average grain weight per plant (GWP), final stand, 1000-grain weight (TGW), and yield were determined. WV quality was acceptable, and no contaminants were detected. The WV organic fraction was composed of alcohols, furans, organic acids, phenolic compounds, and pyrans. Insecticides and bioinputs were more effective when combined with WV. No significant differences were detected among treatments for average grain weight or final stand. The TGW was highest for the combination of Galil SC, Expedition, and WV. This treatment also resulted in the highest soybean productivity (4259 kg ha−1). Adding WV to conventional insecticides and bioinputs can improve soybean crop performance, thereby increasing the use of natural products in agriculture.