GreenLight Biosciences

GreenLight Biosciences is a public-benefit corporation focused on developing environmentally friendly crop protection solutions using RNA technology. Its pipeline includes innovative products targeting insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides, with applications such as protecting bees and combating fungal pathogens affecting crops like strawberries and grapes.

One notable product, Calantha, offers a new mode of action for managing Colorado Potato Beetles in potato crops. Approved by the US EPA, Calantha is highly effective while supporting resistance management programs. It stands out for its environmental benefits, being selective to pests without harming beneficial species like ladybugs. Calantha degrades quickly in soil and water, leaving no detectable residues on crops, making it a sustainable option for farmers.