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Submissions sought on fungus
Submissions sought on fungus
18 November 2013
Submissions are being sought on application to allow the release of a non-toxic Neotyphodium fungus, to improve the resistance of rye corn and other cereal crops to pests and diseases.
The joint application by Grasslanz Technology Ltd and AgResearch Ltd says that improving the crops’ resistance will lead to a reduction in the use of pesticides and fungicides, and an improvement in farm productivity.
Neotyphodium is a genus of endophyte that colonises seed from the host plants. This genus does not produce toxins that may be harmful to humans or animals.
You can have your say on this application by making a written submission to the EPA by 5pm on Friday 24 January 2014.
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