Marrone Bio files patent for a unique bacillus species

In California, Marrone Bio Innovations announced the submission of a patent application encompassing a new Bacillus sp. strain F727, to the USPTO. This strain was first discovered from soil collected in California by one of MBI’s employees. The anti-fungal compounds produced by this new strain are different than the current commercial Bacillus biofungicide products. In MBI’s greenhouse tests, Bacillus strain F727 outperformed the leading Bacillus biofungicides on the market, particularly on downy mildews, which are difficult to control with both chemicals and biofungicides.

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