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Latest Marrone biologics company goes after invasive golden mussel infestation
Invasive Species Corp. adapts Zequanox to fight golden mussels in CA waterways, offering eco-safe control for invasive threats.
Invasive Mussels Threaten Western Waterways
Invasive mussels threaten Western U.S. waters, risking $20M+ in damage to Lake Tahoe; states ramp up costly prevention and control efforts.
Quagga & Zebra Mussels: What They Are & Why They're a Problem
Quagga and zebra mussels are invasive freshwater mollusks that clog pipes, harm ecosystems, and cost millions to manage.
Women in AgTech: Breakthroughs in Biological Solutions with Dr. Pam Marrone
Dr. Pam Marrone drives sustainable farming with biologicals, boosting yields while reducing environmental impact.
Giving Farmers a Bigger Toolbox
Dr. Pam Marrone highlights biologicals' role in boosting yields, reducing chemicals, and promoting sustainable farming.
Ag Biologicals Growth Could Match Chemicals within 20 Years
Agricultural biologicals are rapidly growing, offering high ROI in regenerative farming. Farmer education & transparency are key to adoption.
ISC Overview Presentation at Seed Innovators Showcase 2025
Bighead carp, introduced for algae control, now threaten ecosystems by outcompeting natives, disrupting habitats, and harming biodiversity.
ISC Newsletter 005 - Jan 2025
Key 2024 wins: Sold Zequanox Gen 1, advanced Gen 2, progressed Piscamycin & herbicides, met shrimp grant goals, and expanded facilities.
Bark Beetles: Impact on Forests and Ecosystems
Bark beetles, small yet destructive, damage trees by feeding on inner bark, weakening them. Climate change amplifies their impact, harming forests, wildlife, and economies.
Emerald Ash Borer: Growing Threat to North American Forests
The emerald ash borer is wiping out North American ash trees, spreading fast and disrupting ecosystems. Prevention is key to control.
Bighead Carp Harm Biodiversity & Disrupt Ecosystem Balance
Bighead carp, introduced for algae control, now threaten ecosystems by outcompeting natives, disrupting habitats, and harming biodiversity.
Zequanox Container Label
Zequanox is a biopesticide for zebra/quagga mussels, using Pseudomonas fluorescens to disrupt digestion, leading to mortality.
Latest Marrone Biologicals Startup Leases Davis Office, Lab Space
ISC, founded by Dr. Pam Marrone, develops biological controls for invasive species, securing $2.5M in funding and a new Davis lab.
Zequanox CS Container Label
Zequanox CS controls zebra/quagga mussels in enclosed waters using Pseudomonas fluorescens, disrupting digestion to cause mortality.
Invasive Species Corporation’s Co-founder and Executive Chair, Pam Marrone, PhD is Inducted in the National Academy of Engineering
Pam Marrone, PhD, co-founder of Invasive Species Corp, is inducted into the National Academy of Engineering for her work in sustainable bioprotection.
Invasive Species Corporation Expands Laboratory Operations to Capitalize on its Biopesticide Discoveries
ISC expands its lab to develop bio-based controls for weeds, toxic algae, and shrimp harming oyster beds, advancing sustainable solutions.
Invasive Species are Reshaping Aquatic Ecosystems, One Lake at a Time
Invasive species like zebra mussels and goldfish disrupt Canadian lakes, altering ecosystems. Prevention and management are crucial.
ISC Newsletter 004 - September 2024
We’re hitting milestones: Gen 1 Zequanox sold, Gen 2 advancing, Piscamycin on track for 4Q 2025, and herbicide candidates in progress.
BIO Honors Biotech Leaders for Breakthroughs in Ag & Environment Biotec
BIO honors Dr. Pam Marrone and Dr. Hank Harris for advancing biotech in pest control, sustainability, and animal vaccine development.
What to Know About Biologicals for Produce
Dr. Pam Marrone discusses how biologicals boost crop quality, with 70% used by conventional farmers. The market is set to rival chemicals by 2040.