Further corn trait expansion: approval in Vietnam
Basel, Switzerland, March 17, 2015
- Official approval for Bt11 x GA21 stacked corn seed
- Superior control of the most damaging corn pest in ASEAN countries
- Supports Syngenta’s comprehensive offer for Vietnam’s growers
Syngenta today announced that the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has approved its Bt11 x GA21 double stack corn seed for commercial cultivation in the country. This double stack will be available for the 2015/2016 season.
Corn hybrids containing the Bt11 trait are designed to control the Asian Corn Borer, the most damaging corn pest in ASEAN countries. GA21 glyphosate tolerance will give farmers greater flexibility in managing weeds, thereby helping them to maximize yield potential.
Syngenta Chief Operating Officer Davor Pisk said: “Today’s announcement is another example of the broad potential of our proprietary corn traits. The decision by the Vietnamese government will give growers access to a wider choice of agricultural technologies and will be a valuable addition to our integrated offers in Vietnam.”
Syngenta is committed to providing integrated crop solutions and agronomic knowledge which support growers in increasing productivity and crop quality in a sustainable way.
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