Biotalys announced the initiation of field trials for BioFun-6, the company's second biofungicide program under development on its AGROBODY technology platform. BioFun-6 is a biofungicide targeting botrytis, powdery mildew and anthracnose in high-value fruits and vegetables. Biotalys has developed several candidate bioactive ingredients for BioFun-6 on its AGROBODYtechnology platform, and the company will now test one of the lead molecules in field trials starting in May 2024.

The company will collaborate with selected third parties such as contract research organizations to perform these trials. The first round of field trials will focus on grapes and tomatoes in Europe, with initial results expected by the end of this year.