Certis USA Reaches Global Licensing Agreement with the University of Szeged in Hungary for New Microbial Strain for Biopestic...
16 January 2018 - 10:00PM
Business Wire
Certis USA announced today that it entered into a global
Licensing Agreement with the University of Szeged in Hungary for a
novel, patented biopesticide strain, Bacillus mojavensis strain
R3B. Certis USA will develop, manufacture and market the novel
strain as a biopesticide product for agricultural and horticultural
uses worldwide.
The patented strain has a unique profile and has been found to
be an effective antagonist against many pathogens, in particular
soil-borne diseases, that effect fruits and vegetables. The
university has identified the strain as copper resistant, allowing
it to be combined with copper pesticides for enhanced control of
plant pathogens.
This agreement brings another innovative technology to Certis
USA’s growing platform of biopesticides based on Bacillus
technology, such as Bacillus thuringiensis, Bacillus
amyloliquefaciens and Bacillus mycoides.
About Certis USA:
Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Certis USA is a leading
manufacturer and distributor of a broad line of biopesticide
products for specialty agricultural and horticultural markets and
the home and garden market. Certis USA products provide valuable
solutions by meeting the challenges faced by today’s growers who
are seeking sustainable alternatives, resistant pest management and
harvest solutions, and low pesticide residues for market
flexibility and export accessibility. www.certisusa.com
About University of Szeged:
The University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary, is one of the most
prominent research centers and higher education institutions in
Central Europe. Its mission and purpose is to cultivate science and
internationally competitive research work through research programs
comprised of basic and applied research, creative arts and product
and service development. www.u-szeged.hu
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