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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.
Zequanox Safety Data Sheet
Zequanox® targets zebra/quagga mussels with Pseudomonas fluorescens, disrupting digestion. Low risk to non-target species.
What Is a Toxic Algal Bloom?
Toxic algal blooms harm ecosystems, wildlife, pets, and people. Fueled by pollution and climate change, they’re a growing global threat.
The Great Lakes’ most unwanted: Characterizing the impacts of the top ten Great Lakes aquatic invasive species
This study ranks the 10 most damaging aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes based on quantified environmental and economic impact.
Spotting 4 Signs of Zebra Mussel Infestation in Pond Life
Zebra mussels wreak havoc in ponds, harming fish & infrastructure. Learn 4 key signs of infestation & how Zequanox® helps control them.
As pollution plagues Florida lakes, state spends millions to manage invasive plants
Florida's budget allocates $3.2M to curb invasive plants in Lakes Toho, but anglers worry pesticides harm water more than the plants themselves.
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.