SPA-ZR1 is a bio-preparation intended for treating crops and seed treatment. The preparation contains various bacterial strains, including Serratia plymuthica and Pseudomonas, as well as sodium alginate. The total bacterial titre is 3.3*10^9 CFU/g. The preparation is used for treating sugar beet and fodder beet seeds prior to sowing. Application method: 10 g of the preparation per 100,000 seeds, once. The product is manufactured by KVS ZAAT SE & Co. KGaA from Germany. The preparation belongs to the category of biological plant protection agents and can be used within an integrated approach to protecting agricultural crops. Using SPA-ZR1 helps improve seed germination and promotes healthy plant development in early growth stages.