Alion UpdateMel Tolliver

September 14, 2010

IntroductionAll information pending EPA review.

Active Ingredient: IndaziflamChemical Class: AlkylazineChemical Class: AlkylazineMode of Action: Cellulose-Biosynthesis Inhibitor (CBI)

Relatively little CBI use in crops = no known resistance in AmericasIndaziflam is the most effective CBI discoveredLittle or no effect on developed leaves and tissues (preactivity only)

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Registration and Alion Use Pattern All information pending EPA review.Alion Use Pattern

EPA Status:Turf Uses registered: August 2010g gIndustrial Vegetation: Anticipate July, 2011Tree, Nut, Vine (Alion®): Anticipate July, 2011

Alion® Formulation: 200 SC (200 g ai/L) (1.67 lb ai/gal)Use Rates: 73 - 95 g ai/ha (5.0 - 6.5 oz/Acre)Annual Max: 150 g ai/ha (10 3 oz/Acre)Annual Max: 150 g ai/ha (10.3 oz/Acre) Pre-Harvest Interval: 7-14 days Reentry Interval: 12 hours

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Expected BenefitsAll information pending EPA review.

Extended residual control of a wide range of broadleaf and grass weeds for 3 to 6 months3 6Low use rateEssentially no indaziflam residues seen in any crop

Tolerances/MRLs expected to be 0.01 ppmLow potential for contamination of groundwater

L A t T i it i ll t fLow Acute Toxicity via all routes of exposure

EPA signal word = CAUTION

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Alion 5 MATCalifornia Plums

All information pending EPA review.

Rely + 5 oz/A AlionProwl + Goal

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Alion 5 MAT California Apples

All information pending EPA review.pp

Surflan 4480 g/ha Alion 75 g/ha Goal 3360 g/ha

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Elderwood, CA5 months after treatment

All information pending EPA review.

ProwlAlion6.5 oz

UNT

Alion5 ozMatrix

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Fresno, CA5 months after treatment

All information pending EPA review.

Alion5 oz

GoalTender

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Target CropsAll information pending EPA review.

Federal registrations expected on:Citrus Grapes Pome Stone Tree Nuts (incl pistachios) OlivesCitrus, Grapes, Pome, Stone, Tree Nuts (incl. pistachios), Olives

Possible IR-4 Projects for crops without established tolerancesPossible IR 4 Projects for crops without established tolerances

Coffee (PCR received)Berries CGTropical Fruits (mango, papaya, avocado, star fruit, ???)PomegranateKiwiKiwiFigsHops

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Thank you for your kind attention!