Certis USA and Kumiai Chemical Launch Advanced Biofungicides

Certis U.S.A. and Kumiai Chemical Industry Co. LTD of Tokyo, Japan have announced the global launch of a new generation of bacterial biofungicides based on Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain D747 (Ba D747). Kumiai scientists discovered and patented the Ba D747 strain, the active ingredient used in Kumiai’s Ecoshot product in Japan. In 2010, Kumiai licensed the Ba D747 strain to Certis USA for global development.

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The EPA approved registrations of several Ba D747-based products in December 2011. The first product will be launched in the U.S. in April 2012 under the name of Double Nickel 55 for control of powdery mildew,

Botrytis, and bacterial diseases of fruiting and leafy vegetables, grapes, strawberries, and tree fruit.

Compared to other bacterial-based biofungicides, Double Nickel 55 biofungicide is highly potent which allows growers to use lower and more economical application rates. Its formulation resists foaming and leaves no visible spray residue on the foliage or fruit.

Jow-Lih Su, Certis USA President and CEO, said, “Our collaboration with Kumiai over the past two years has been most productive. We are excited to bring this Kumiai technology to the global market. It reflects Certis USA’s commitment to provide innovative, value-added technologies to growers worldwide who are in need of sustainable crop protection solutions.”

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Eisuke Ishihara, President of Kumiai Chemical Industry, said, “Innovative partnerships are essential to the success of the co-development of several Ba D747 products which we have been developing in Asian countries and Brazil with Certis USA. We are excited that the Ba D747 strain which our scientists discovered in Japan will play an important role in the field of global crop protection.”

For more information, visit www.CertisUSA.com.

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