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CROP PROTECTION

Upl Corp Launches Nimaxxa™ Bionematicide Seed Treatment

To Protect Soybeans From Nematodes In Three Ways

PL Corp (“UPL”), a provider of com- nematodes, even when there are changes
Uprehensive and sustainable agricul- in soil or weather conditions.”
tural solutions announces U.S. Environ-
mental Protection Agency registration of In extensive testing and trials, NIMAXXA
NIMAXXA™ bionematicide, the only tri- bionematicide has demonstrated its ef-
ple-strain bionematicide seed treatment fectiveness against nematodes is not com-
for season-long nematode protection in promised by variability in soil types or
soybeans and corn. It is effective against weather conditions. As a result, growers
the most damaging nematodes, including experience consistent nematode control
soybean cyst nematode (SCN), root knot across field locations. In addition, NI-
nematode (RKN) and reniform nematode. MAXXA bionematicide comes in an easy-
to-add formulation and has no known
NIMAXXA bionematicide uses a combi- mixing issues with current seed treatment
nation of three biological strains, includ-
ing two that function as bionematicides products, making it easier to integrate into
and root colonizers to control nematode “Nematodes are a costly, unseen pest in customized seed treatment packages to
eggs and juveniles. Because NIMAXXA soybeans. SCN is responsible for nearly meet the needs of each field.
bionematicide colonizes along the roots, $1.5 billion in lost yield each year across NIMAXXA bionematicide will be avail-
it forms a barrier of protection that grows North America. To make matters worse, able to treat soybeans for the 2025 season.
as roots grow to prevent nematodes from varietal resistance is faltering,” said Chris It is also labeled for use in corn. NIMAXXA
burrowing into roots, feeding on plant tis- Nowlan, UPL Corp, North America Mar- bionematicide may not be registered for
sue and laying eggs. The third unique bio- keting Lead. “But with the unique protec- sale or use in all states so please contact
logical strain delivers biostimulant activity tion that NIMAXXA bionematicide offers, your retailer or local UPL representative
to stimulate root growth and help plants growers will have peace of mind that for details and availability.
remain resilient throughout the season. their seed investment is protected against Circle 6 on enquiry card

LiveGrow Bio and T3 BioScience Announce Plans

to Advance a Gram-Negative Biopesticide in 2025
iveGrow Bio, a provider of ad- ciated with bringing Gram-negative
Lvanced microbial formulation microbial solutions to market.
and manufacturing solutions, and T3 Unlike conventional methods where
BioScience, Inc., a developer of novel formulation occurs late in develop-
microbial crop protection products, ment, this partnership will enable T3
today announced plans to collaborate BioScience to conduct early-stage
in 2025 on the development of a new greenhouse trials, followed by field
biopesticide derived from a Gram- trials, using a formulation aligned with “T3 BioScience’s strong fundamental
negative bacterial strain.
market requirements. By integrating research capabilities and innovative
T3 BioScience, a University of Wis- formulation at this early stage, the microbial discoveries make them an
consin Research Foundation startup companies expect to streamline vali- ideal partner for applying our pat-
was established in 2012 and guided dation processes, ensure data consis- ented technology,” said Andrey Pin-
by the pioneering research of Dr. tency, and potentially save years of chuk, CEO of LiveGrow Bio. “Having a
Ching-Hong Yang at the University additional testing. great microbe is a crucial first step,
of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), fo- but turning it into a stable, profit-
cuses on creating products capable For Gram-negative microbes—often able commercial product is where we
of reducing the need for antibiotics in challenging and expensive to com- come in. We’re proud to work along-
agriculture. Through its proprietary mercialize—LiveGrow Bio’s formu- side T3 BioScience to help bring their
discovery platform, PROMISA, T3 Bio- lation process offers a viable path innovations to the agricultural market
Science has identified novel bacteria forward. It is designed to maintain a more efficiently and cost-effectively.”
with performance comparable to tra- two-year shelf life at room tempera-
ditional antibiotics and chemical so- ture and a microbial concentration This collaboration may serve as a
lutions. of at least 10^6 cfu/g, meeting the model for other research-driven or-
The collaboration will leverage requirements of existing agricultural ganizations seeking effective, sus-
LiveGrow Bio’s proprietary formula- distribution networks. This stability, tainable, and commercially scalable
tion technology to provide T3 BioSci- along with potential manufacturing bio-control agents. By combining T3
ence a commercially viable product cost reductions of up to 95% com- BioScience’s research strengths with
formulation for biocontrol living bac- pared to conventional methods, en- LiveGrow Bio’s formulation expertise,
teria early in the development pro- hances the prospect of bringing in- both companies aim to help shape the
cess. This approach aims to reduce novative Gram-negative microbial future of biological crop protection.
the time and cost traditionally asso- products profitably to market. Circle 7 on enquiry card

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