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GreenMatch™ Herbicide Nick Macris Director, Business Development nmacris@marroneorganics.com (727) 742-2571 (mobile) (530) 750-2800 (office) www.marroneorganics.com. GreenMatch™ Herbicide Overview.
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GreenMatch™ Herbicide Nick MacrisDirector, Business Development nmacris@marroneorganics.com (727) 742-2571 (mobile) (530) 750-2800 (office) www.marroneorganics.com
GreenMatch™ Herbicide Overview • “Burndown” or “knockdown” non-selective herbicide based on the citrus extract, d-Limonene, an industrial degreasing agent • Burndown = fast wilting or necrosis of the leaves; removes waxy cuticle • Non-selective = effective on all plant species. However, plants can have different levels of sensitivity. • Limonene • occurs naturally in citrus and certain fruits • is used in soaps, foods and perfumes • an industrial degreasing agent, limonene removes the waxy cuticle found on all plants, causing them to desiccate and die • US FDA classifies limonene as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe), essentially no measurable toxicity
GreenMatch™ Regulatory Status EPA Status: • EPA registration No 82052 - 1 • NOP Compliant • Non-crop use only • Crop label expected Spring ‘08 States: • Registered in CA, WA, OR, AZ, ID, UT, NV, HI • Pending in remaining states Organic Status: • OMRI listed, NOP compliant, WSDA approved
GreenMatch™ O = Nature’s Avenger® • GreenMatch™ O, Burndown Herbicide is the trade name in Agricultural Markets used by Marrone Organic Innovations • Nature’s Avenger™ Organic Herbicide is the trade name in Consumer Markets used by Cutting Edge Formulations
Potential IR-4 Projects for GreenMatch • Expand spectrum of weeds controlled; • common and invasive species • Tank mix with synthetic herbicides to combat resistant species • Organic cotton - defoliant use • Weed control in Organic rice • Weed control in Organic alfalfa/hay/forage crops