BioWorks’ bio- fungicide RootShield WP acquires OMRI listing

The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) has reviewed BioWorks’ biological fungicide RootShield WP, and approved the product for use in organic production.

This improved wettable powder formulation of RootShield allows application through drip systems and drip irrigation booms used for soil drenches. RootShield WP provides preventative control, for up to 12 weeks per application, of major root diseases including Pythium, Fusarium, Rhizoctonia Thielaviopsis and Cylindrocladium by growing on roots, protecting them against damaging fungi. RootShield WP is registered for indoor and outdoor root disease control on greenhouse and outdoor ornamentals, herbs, and vegetables, and has a 0-hour Restricted Entry Interval (REI).

"We have been eagerly awaiting this approval for organic use. We’re excited about being able to offer one of our most widely used products to organic growers,” said John Francis, Director of Marketing and Technical Services of BioWorks.