Biotalys’ First Biocontrol Proves Consistent, High Efficacy in Field Trial Program
Biotalys NV has announced the results from more than 100 field trials with its first, breakthrough biofungicide, BioFun-1, which is on track to launch in the U.S. in 2022, followed by global market introductions. Developing a new generation of protein-based biocontrol solutions, Biotalys aims to help farmers protect yields and reduce food waste by both preventing crop loss and extending postharvest protection with sustainable and safe products.
In 2018, Biotalys demonstrated that BioFun-1 provided competitive and consistent protection against Botrytis cinerea when compared with commercial chemical fungicides and outperforming biologicals, in multiple crops and regions. In 2019, the company further expanded its testing program confirming high efficacy and consistency when compared with reference commercial chemicals and integrated pest management (IPM) programs across multiple pathogens, crops and regions.
The 2019 field trial program took place across the U.S. and key European countries, and included more than 50 efficacy trials against major pests such as Botrytis cinerea and powdery mildew. These diseases considerably impact yields and quality in a wide range of fruit and vegetables crops, and are responsible for significant food losses, pre- and postharvest.
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