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# Gliocladium catenulatum strain J1446 (021009) Fact Sheet
Issued: 2/02 (Release History ) On This Page I. Description of the Active Ingredient II. Use Sites, Target Pests, and Application Methods III. Assessing Risks to Human Health IV. Assessing Risks to the Environment V. Regulatory Information VI. Producer Information VII. Additional Contact Information Summary Gliocladium catenulatum strain J1446 is a naturally occurri ng widespread fungus that can be used to control various fungal diseases in fo od and non-food crops, indoors and outdoors. The fungus appears to have no adverse effects on humans or the environment. I. Description of the Active Ingredient Gliocladium catenulatum strain J1446 is a soil fungus that can be readily grown in the laboratory. It feeds on dead and de caying matter. Researchers believe G. catenulatum secretes a chemical that inhibits th e growth of other fungi. It does not appear to produce any toxins or antibiotics. II. Use Sites, Target Pest s, and Application Methods Use Sites: G. catenulatum strain J1446 is approved for use indoors and outdoors. It can be used on a wide vari ety of vegetables, herbs and spices. It can also be used on turf, ornamental s, 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. III. Assessing Risks to Human Health No harmful health effects to humans are expected from use of G. catenulatum

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...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. IV. Assessing Risks to the Environment 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. V. Regulatory Information G. catenulatum strain J1446 was registered (licensed for sale) in July 1998 as a pesticide active ingredient. As of Febr uary 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.
VI. Producer Information 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
VII. Additional Contact Information Ombudsman, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P) Office of Pesticide Programs Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washin g ton , D.C. 20460 

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