The IR-4 Project was established in 1963 to provide pest management solutions to growers of fruits, vegetables, and other minor crops. IR-4 became involved in the registration of Bt products in 1970, and in 1982 a biological control program was established . The primary functions of the Biopesticide Program are to assist registrants with the regulatory process and to promote the development of new products by funding research through a competitive grants program. The registration assistance involves consulting and petition preparation for submission to the Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (BPPD) of EPA. The IR-4 Project also is involved in the submission of Experimental Use Permits(EUP's) for products prior to complete registration. IR-4 has worked with 45 different companies and industry organizations (such as the Biopesticide Industry Alliance or BPIA) and is involved in partnerships with EPA, the Pest Management Regulatory Agency(PMRA Canada) and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR). One of the major regulatory partnerships was the Biopesticide Registration Workshop held in November 2001. Since 1995, the IR-4 Project has funded over 2 million dollars in biopesticide research. In 2002, The IR-4 Project funded 38 research projects. Out of the projects funded, 30 were biofungicides, 2 were bioinsecticides, 3 pheromones, 1 bionematicide, 1 bioherbicide and 1 was a plant growth regulator. Thirty three were food use projects and 5 were non-food use (turf, ornamentals, greenhouse, etc.).
Keywords: grants, regulatory
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