Marrone Bio Innovations to Present Invasive Mussel Control Solution

DAVIS, Calif., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Marrone Bio Innovations (MBI) will be showcasing Zequanox,™ its natural solution for the control of invasive mussels, at the International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species (ICAIS) in San Diego, California, August 29 to September 2, 2010.  The conference is attended by participants from 30 countries, representing academia, industry, government agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders involved in the issues of aquatic invasive species, and seeking opportunities for cooperation and collaboration to address them.

Zequanox is an effective, safe and environmentally friendly solution for the control of invasive zebra and quagga mussels. It is based on a naturally occurring soil micro-organism and has the potential to significantly reduce the use of polluting chemicals in fresh water environments.

Carolyn Link, Field Research Scientist for Marrone Bio Innovations, will present an update on continuing trials with the Bureau of Reclamation entitled "Use of Zequanox for Adult Invasive Mussel Treatment and Settlement Prevention at Davis Dam". Ms. Link will discuss research results and upcoming work at Davis Dam, as well as provide an update on commercialization status of Zequanox.

Additional presentations on collaborative development projects with Zequanox will be given by Ontario Power Generation, ASI and SePRO Corp. These talks will cover results from a recent cooling water facility treatment in Canada, and updates on open water treatments.

To learn more about Zequanox, visit http://marronebioinnovations.com/products/zequanox/

About Marrone Bio Innovations®

Marrone Bio Innovations (MBI) discovers, develops and markets effective and environmentally responsible products that fill unmet needs for weed, plant disease, and invasive pest management. Through a combination of in-licensed technology and its own R&D, MBI uses plants and naturally occurring microorganisms from unique habitats to develop better and safer pest management products. The company has an impressive pipeline of products, including two insecticides, two herbicides, and Zequanox™ for controlling invasive zebra and quagga mussels in waterways (EPA pending). MBI currently markets GreenMatch® burndown herbicide for weed control in organic crop production, and Regalia® for control of fungal and bacterial diseases of both food and ornamental crops in conventional and organic agriculture. For more information, email [email protected], call 1-877-664-4476 or visit www.marronebioinnovations.com.

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