Regalia Biofungicide Named Best New Biopesticide

Posted by Christina Herrick|November 3, 2010

Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. recently received an Agrow Award in the “Best New Biopesticide” category for its Regalia biofungicide, a new tool that controls fungal and bacterial diseases in numerous crops around the world.

The Agrow Awards are given annually by London-based Agrow, a leading information provider for the global crop protection industry. Besides Best New Biopesticide, additional award categories include Best New Crop Protection, Most Innovative Chemistry, Best Formulation Innovation, and Best Novel Agricultural Biotechnology, with entries coming from around the globe.

Regalia has a unique induced systemic resistance (ISR) mode of action, which the company says causes plants to arm their own defense systems against attacking pathogens. Regalia can be used on crops such as citrus, vegetables, leafy greens, tree fruits, grape vines, nuts and ornamentals. The biofungicide is listed by the U.S. Organic Materials Review Institute for use in certified organic production, and is therefore an effective tool for both conventional and organic growers.

Source: Marrone Bio Innovations press release