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How Innovative Biological Solutions Help Control Invasive Species
Invasive species threaten biodiversity, causing 60% of extinctions. Managing them is key to protecting ecosystems and native species.
CropLife Retail Week: Why Education Is Still Key for Advancing the Biologicals Market
Dr. Pam Marrone urges better grower education, market evaluation, and innovation in biologicals, highlighting peptides and RNA solutions.
Invasive Species Corporation Achieves Major Milestone in First Microbial Discovery Project
ISC advances burrowing shrimp control with bioactive microbes, backed by a $388K WSDA grant. More testing ahead.
Report card from California: Lack of education around biologicals still problem #1 for the industry, says Dr. Pam Marrone
Dr. Pam Marrone urges market differentiation, grower education, and AI-driven innovation to advance biologicals and increase adoption.
Farmers ‘ready and willing to try’ biological crop solutions
The ag biologicals sector faces tech, regulatory shifts & funding woes, yet farmers remain hesitant to pay premiums for biologicals.
How Zequanox® Protects Aquatic Systems from Invasive Mussels
Bighead carp, introduced for algae control, now threaten ecosystems by outcompeting natives, disrupting habitats, and harming biodiversity.
Toxicity of a management bait for grass carp incorporated with Antimycin A
Study tests Antimycin A-laced bait to selectively control invasive grass carp with minimal harm to native fish.
What’s holding bioherbicides back?
Bioherbicides show promise against resistant weeds, but cost, efficacy, and adoption barriers slow progress. AI may help drive innovation.
Curbing the Major and Growing Threats from Invasive Alien Species is Urgent and Achievable
Invasive species threaten biodiversity. Strong biosecurity, early detection, and global cooperation are key to mitigation efforts.
ISC Newsletter 003 - May 2024
In this issue: Burrowing shrimp project trip, R&D updates, ISC team growth, and Senior Scientist Namrata's thesis defense in Finland.
Biological progress or bathtub brews? The state of US crop biologicals in 2024
Biologicals promise reduced chemicals and costs but face trust issues. AI, innovation, and education are key to wider adoption in farming.
Understanding Biological Products with Dr. Pam Marrone
Dr. Pam Marrone explores how biologicals improve vineyard pest control, crop health, and sustainability in this insightful podcast episode.
Introducing Pam Marrone (The Grower Talks Podcast)
Dr. Pam Marrone, a leader in biologicals, shares insights on pest control, invasive species, and sustainability in this must-hear podcast.
A Novel Tool to Selectively Deliver a Control Agent to Filter-Feeding Silver and Bighead Carp
Microparticles deliver antimycin selectively to invasive carp, minimizing harm to native fish through targeted feeding behavior.
Invasive Species Corporation and the USGS Sign Cooperative Research and Development Agreement for Biological Technology for Control of Invasive Zebra and Quagga Mussels
ISC & USGS partner to improve Zequanox® for invasive mussel control, enhancing delivery, efficacy & cost for resource managers.
Invasive Species Corporation Closes Pre-Seed Investment and Secures $2.5m from Silverstrand Capital
ISC secures $2.5M from Silverstrand Capital to expand bio-based solutions for invasive species control, tackling biodiversity loss.
Invasive Species Corporation Receives $388,000 Grant from the Washington State Department of Agriculture
ISC wins $388K WSDA grant to develop microbial solutions for burrowing shrimp control, protecting oyster beds in Washington.
Open water mussel control projects
A meta-analysis of 33 lake projects reveals key lessons for effective dreissenid mussel control and adaptive management strategies.
BIO awards two biotech leaders for contributions to agriculture
BIO honors Dr. Pam Marrone and Dr. Hank Harris for pioneering biotech solutions in pest control, agriculture, and animal health.
Invasive species are costing society more than $423 billion a year: report
Invasive species cost $423B yearly, driving extinctions. Prevention, control & restoration can mitigate damage, says UN report.