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Sumitomo invests in organic pesticide

by Melody M. Bomgardner
December 4, 2017 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 95, Issue 48
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Pyrethrins are extracted from Dalmatian chrysanthemums.
A photo of Dalmatian chrysanthemum, the source of pyrethrin insecticide.
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Pyrethrins are extracted from Dalmatian chrysanthemums.

Japan’s Sumitomo Chemical has acquired control of Botanical Resources Australia (BRA) and affiliated companies. Based in Tasmania, BRA supplies insecticidal pyrethrins, a family of compounds that are extracted from Tanacetum cinerariifolium, commonly called Dalmatian chrysanthemum. Pyrethrins are used in organic agriculture. Sumitomo says the deal is part of an effort to grow its life sciences business.

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