The US EPA has received applications to register pesticide products containing active ingredients not included in any currently registered pesticide products:

• Pioneer Hi-Bred International - Pseudomonas chlororaphis IPD072Aa protein and the genetic material (PHP74638 T-DNA) necessary for its production in maize event DP-Ø51291-2 at 0.0088%. Proposed for use as a plant-incorporated protectant.

Maize event DP-Ø51291-2 (referred to as DP51291 maize) confers control against susceptible corn rootworm pests and tolerance to glufosinate herbicides.