Moa Technology's 2023 Bioherbicide Breakthrough Tackles Herbicide Resistance

Moa Technology's new Amplifier molecules could revolutionize bioherbicides. The global race to tackle herbicide resistance is on.

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2025 October 21 . 5:00 AM

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Moa Technology's 2023 Bioherbicide Breakthrough Tackles Herbicide Resistance

Moa Technology is set to release a novel bioherbicide-based Amplifier substance in 2023, aiming to tackle the growing issue of herbicide resistance and reduce chemical usage in farming. This comes as the global bioherbicide sector seeks to catch up with other areas in agricultural biologicals.

Bioherbicides, derived from biological agents like microbes or plant extracts, target specific plant processes, posing fewer risks to non-target organisms than chemical herbicides. However, their growth has been slower than that of biopesticides and biofertilizers. Moa Technology's new Amplifier molecules could change this by working in coordination with herbicides, potentially reducing their usage.

Dr. Pam Marrone, cofounder of the Invasive Species Corporation, believes AI, ML technologies, and soil health practices could accelerate bioherbicide development. Currently, herbicide resistance is a pressing global entry issue, with over 500 unique cases and resistance to 21 out of 31 known herbicide sites of action. Startups like BindBridge, MicroMGx, and WeedOut are innovating in this space using molecular glues, microbial mining, and novel weed pollen, respectively.

The Toothpick Project, backed by the Global Innovation Fund, is scaling up its mycoherbicide technology to fight Striga, a pathogenic weed attacking staple crops in Africa. Despite cost challenges - conventional herbicides like glyphosate can be less than $10 per acre - the potential of bioherbicides in combating resistance and promoting sustainable farming is significant.