STONY BROOK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: APDN), a provider of DNA-based security solutions, today announced that it has signed a marketing agreement with New York based DNA Secure Packaging LLC, an experienced outside sales agent with particular expertise in the plastic packaging and food verticals. APDN also disclosed that Dr. James Hayward, its President and CEO, has provided bridge financing in the amount of $550,000 to the company over the past several months.