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Gliocladium catenulatum strain J1446 (021009) Fact Sheet
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- Technical Document
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Issued: 2/02 (Release History)
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- Description of the Active Ingredient
- Use Sites, Target Pests, and Application Methods
- Assessing Risks to Human Health
- Assessing Risks to the Environment
- Regulatory Information
- Producer Information
- Additional Contact Information
Summary
Gliocladium catenulatum strain J1446 is a naturally occurring widespread fungus that can be used to control various fungal diseases in food and non-food crops, indoors and outdoors. The fungus appears to have no adverse effects on humans or the environment.
- Description of the Active Ingredient
- Use Sites, Target Pests, and Application Methods
- Use Sites: G. catenulatum strain J1446 is approved for use indoors and outdoors. It can be used on a wide variety of vegetables, herbs and spices. It can also be used on turf, ornamentals, and on tree and shrub seedlings.
- Target Pests: Fungi that cause damping off, seed rot, root and stem rot, and wilt diseases.
- Application Methods: G. catenulatum is sold as a powder that can be incorporated into soil. When mixed with water, G. catenulatum can be sprayed on foliage or made into a dipping solution for cuttings and bulbs. It is generally applied when plants are sown, potted or transplanted; it is reapplied a few weeks later when the plants have emerged.
- Assessing Risks to Human Health
- Assessing Risks to the Environment
- Regulatory Information
- Producer Information
- Additional Contact Information
Gliocladium catenulatum strain J1446 is a soil fungus that can be readily grown in the laboratory. It feeds on dead and decaying matter. Researchers believe G. catenulatum secretes a chemical that inhibits the growth of other fungi. It does not appear to produce any toxins or antibiotics.
No harmful health effects to humans are expected from use of G. catenulatum. Appropriate tests found no evidence to suggest that the fungus is toxic or infectious to humans. The fungus is ubiquitous in the environment, and people are normally exposed to it. It is unlikely that the approved uses would noticeably increase human exposure.
Pesticide products containing G. catenulatum are not likely to pose a risk to the environment or to any organisms except target fungi. G. catenulatum occurs worldwide in many soil types. No adverse effects on the environment have been reported.
G. catenulatum strain J1446 was registered
(licensed for sale) in July 1998 as a pesticide active ingredient.
As of February 2002, PRIMASTOP Biofungicide was the only approved
product.
On February 1, 2002, outdoor and turf use sites were approved by EPA
and added to the label.
MANUFACTURER Kemira Agro OY
Porkkalankatu 3
P.O. Box 330
00101 Helsinki, Finland
UNITED STATES AGENT Ms. Kim Davis
RegWest Co.
30856 Rocky Road
Greely, CO 80631-9375
Ombudsman, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P)
Office of Pesticide Programs
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20460