A material transfer agreement (MTA) was signed between ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research (ICAR-IIRR), Hyderabad and M/s ATGC Biotech, Pvt. Ltd. Hyderabad on 04.08.2021 at ICAR-IIRR, for the purpose of developing formulations of the native bioagents and their metabolites that can serve as potential agents for the rice plant growth and disease management. The products developed shall be tested extensively by ICAR-IIRR and its All India Coordinated Rice Improvement Programme (AICRIP) partners and may be registered and commercialized after their validation.