Marrone Bio Innovations 创始人兼首席执行官 Pam Marrone
基于生物的害虫防治和植物健康产品的全球供应商 Marrone Bio Innovations 和植物生物刺激素和高效营养品生产和营销的领导者 Valagro SpA 已同意合作发现和开发农产品。
根据协议，两家公司将相互提供某些知识产权、活性成分和配方的使用权，并评估商业用途技术组合的性能。
According to Dr. Alison Stewart, MBI senior VP of R&D and chief technology officer, “The research and development capabilities of the two companies are very complementary. Initially, we will focus on three areas of collaboration: Valagro will evaluate combinations of its biostimulants with MBI biologicals for synergistic effects; MBI will utilize its in-house screening program to assess Valagro bioactives for pesticidal activity; and both companies will co-develop MBI late-stage plant health bioactives leveraging Valagro technologies.”
Dr. Prem Warrior, Valagro chief operating officer, also sees great promise in the collaboration. “The synergy between Valagro and MBI is very high. Both companies are strongly committed to advancing the potential of bio-based compounds to improve plant health and yield potential in a wide variety of crops. MBI and Valagro are leaders in bioactive research and development so we fully expect working together will produce valuable outcomes and potential new product candidates.”