Marrone Bio Innovations Debuts Highlight Video from the Great Lakes Restoration Information Fair
September 14 2017 - 8:30AM
Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. (NASDAQ:MBII) (MBI) a leading
provider of bio-based pest management and plant health products for
agriculture, turf, ornamental and water treatment markets, released
a new video today that features highlights from the recent Great
Lakes Restoration Initiative Information Fair. The focus of the
event was to bring awareness to the organizations that work to
combat non-native invasive species and to restore habitats for
native species of plants, fish and animals in the Great Lakes and
for recreational and fishery uses.
The event highlighted the completion of the Round Lake Native
Mussel Restoration Research Project, which included applications of
Zequanox®, a reduced-risk biocontrol developed by Marrone Bio
Innovations. Zequanox was developed to specifically target invasive
zebra and quagga mussels. The objective of the Round Lake Native
Mussel Restoration Research Project is to evaluate Zequanox as a
restoration tool for the Great Lakes region.
The three-minute video features aerial footage showing Zequanox
applications during the project, underwater footage of invasive
Zebra and quagga mussels plus footage and comments from speakers at
the Information Fair. To view the video visit
https://marronebioinnovations.com/molluscicide/zequanox/.
About the Round Lake Restoration Project As
part of the the Round Lake Restoration Project, Zequanox was
applied in open water to evaluate its effectiveness against zebra
and quagga mussels, as well as its ability to protect native
freshwater mussels and other native aquatic species against the
invasive mussels with large scale, uncontained applications in
lakes.
This project was undertaken in collaboration with the U.S.
Geological Survey, the State of Michigan Natural Features
Inventory, the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, Columbus State
University, Bowling Green State University, the University of
Wisconsin-Oshkosh and MBI. Funding for the Round Lake Restoration
Project was provided by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
(GLRI), which is administered through the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (USEPA).
Economic & Ecological Impact of Invasive
Species
- Invasive zebra and quagga mussels, Dreissena polymorpha and D.
rostriformis bugensis, respectively, have had severe economic and
ecological impacts throughout the Great Lakes region.
- In terms of economic impacts, the dreissenid invasion has
created an estimated total economic impact of more than $5 billion
(Jenkins 2001; Pimental et al. 1999; IMO 2001), as a result of
compromised infrastructure by clogged water intake pipes, damaged
mechanical parts and increased corrosion rates of steel and
concrete.
- Ecological effects of the enormous changes in nutrient cycles
and food webs brought on by these invasive mussels include:-
Crashes of top predator fish populations;- Nuisance periphytic
algae growth;- Conditions that support the growth and proliferation
of blooms of Microcystis, which can, and have, shut down drinking
water facilities in the Great Lakes area;- Recent Type E botulism
outbreaks affecting migratory waterfowl populations.
- One of the most significant and immediate effects of dreissenid
invasion has been the decimation of native unionid mussel
populations, particularly in the Great Lakes region (Ricciardi et
al. 1996), placing many on the brink of extinction.
Facts About Zequanox
- Zequanox is composed of dead cells from a naturally occurring
strain of the bacteria Pseudomonas fluorescens. Zebra and quagga
mussels perceive Zequanox as a non-threatening food source and
consume it readily, along with their normal diet. Once ingested,
Zequanox causes their digestive lining to deteriorate, resulting in
death.
- Mussel mortality begins within a couple of days after treatment
and continues for several weeks following exposure to the
product.
- Pseudomonas fluorescens (Pf) as a species have a long history
of use in the production of food and pharmaceuticals. It is a
species commonly used in the production of fermented food products,
such as yogurt.
- The particular pf strain used to make Zequanox was isolated
from river mud in New York on a body of water that had notably
lower Zebra and quagga mussel populations when compared to
surrounding bodies of water.
- Extensive research, both in the laboratory and the field, have
demonstrated Zequanox’s efficacy against invasive mussels, little
risk to non-target species—including native unionid mussels and
important game fish—and no lasting impacts to water quality.
- These studies have been completed by a number of institutions
including the U.S. Geological Survey, the New York State Museum,
the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Missouri State University, Southern
Illinois University, as well as a variety of independent
laboratories, among others.
To see additional video, photos of the project and media
materials from the Information Fair, go to
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/poyfvm0j8zhr34c/AACIgqmzXHBOm27OR4O0n4yRa?dl=0.
About the Information Fair The Information Fair
was held on August 2, 2017 in Petosky, Michigan and featured
speakers from organizations responsible for the Round Lake Native
Mussel Restoration Research Project:
- Dr. Peter Olson, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student
Success, North Central Michigan College
- The Honorable Larry Romanelli, Ogema (Chairman), Little River
Band of Ottawa Indians
- Stella Kay, Vice Chairman, Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa
Indians
- Mr. Jon W. Allan, Director, Office of the Great Lakes, Michigan
Department of Environmental Quality
- Dr. Seth Herbst, Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator, Michigan
Department of Natural Resources
- Erika Jensen, Great Lakes Commission
- Matt Clautcherty, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
- Dr. Cindy Kolar, U.S. Geological Survey
- Dr. Pamela Marrone, Founder and CEO of Marrone Bio
Innovations
In addition to the speakers, participating organizations
provided information tables to educate the public about their work
to preserve the Great Lakes and surrounding natural resources.
About Marrone Bio Innovations Smart.
Natural. Solutions.Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
(NASDAQ:MBII) strives to lead the movement to a more sustainable
world through the discovery, development and promotion of
biological products for pest management and plant health. MBI’s
effective and environmentally responsible pest management solutions
help customers operate more sustainably while uniquely improving
plant health and increasing crop yields. MBI currently has six
commercially available products (Regalia®, Grandevo®, Venerate®,
Majestene®, Haven™ and Zequanox®) as well as eight product
candidates in various stages of the company’s rapid development
pipeline. MBI also distributes Bio-tam 2.0® for Isagro USA in the
western U.S. and Jet-Ag® for Jet Harvest in most regions of the
U.S.
Marrone Bio Innovations is dedicated to pioneering smart
biopesticide solutions that support a better tomorrow for both
farmers and consumers around the globe. For more information,
please visit www.marronebio.com. Marrone Bio
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