"bacillus strain F727 outperforms leading biofungicides on downy mildews"
US: Marrone Bio Innovations files patent for a unique Bacillus species
In comparison tests with commonly used chemical fungicides, the Bacillus sp. strain F727 shows a high level of activity against a broad range of fungal and bacterial plant pathogens. In MBI’s greenhouse tests, Bacillus strain F727 outperformed the leading Bacillus biofungicides on the market, particularly on downy mildews, which are difficult to control with both chemicals and biofungicides.
According to Phyllis Himmel, Ph.D., MBI Vice President of Research & Development, Bacillus sp. strain F727 shows consistent fungicidal activity against Botrytis gray mold and downy mildews in plant tests. “We are excited to move this candidate to field trials on a broad range of crops in 2013,” she said. “The strain has also shown activity beyond plant disease control. Additional work is in progress to explore its usefulness as a plant growth promoter in crops such as corn, soybeans, tomatoes and turf.”
Hector Absi, MBI’s Sr. VP of Commercial Operations, stated, “I am excited to have another MBI fungicide/bactericide to enhance our current commercial product, Regalia®. We believe the combination of the two products will provide superior disease control and plant health across a broad range of crops.”
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Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
Pam Marrone
2121 Second Street, Suite B-107
Davis, CA 95618
T: 530-750-2800 office/lab
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