Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. (MBI) and The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research Limited (Plant & Food Research) announced the signing of a collaborative research agreement. The agreement covers a number of novel bio-active organisms and natural products which Plant & Food Research will provide to MBI for the expected development of biopesticides and plant health products. The MBI field of use includes conventional and organic agricultural uses, turf and ornamental, home and garden, and forestry.