 Enkhuizen,
The Netherlands
March 22, 2004
INCOTEC has announced that
it has developed an invisible marker to protect seed against
counterfeiting or illegal multiplication. The company has
indicated that it is a very simple and unique marker system that
can not be copied by any third parties.
This marker can be applied during the coating of the seed from a
thin film coat layer to a real pellet. INCOTEC is claiming that
once the seed is treated with the unique marker it can be
detected under dark circumstances very easily on the spot in the
field by using a special and inexpensive detection pen.
The marker developed by INCOTEC does not have any effect on the
quality of the treated seed and is not harming the germination.
The product is offered in combination with the existing INCOTEC
film coat polymer product line DISCO and sold under the
commercial name DISCO CFA. The marker can also be applied on
pellets.
Mr. ir. Bob Legro, heading the Technology Research Department of
INCOTEC, is indicating: “ These markers have been developed
after many years of research and are unique in its kind. The
nice thing of this technology is that it is very easy to detect
and it can be done by anyone on the spot by using a simple pen
which can be carried in your pocket. We are pleased with this
new product as it can create unique combinations to recognize
seed lots from seed companies using this product. Illegal
multiplication of seeds is becoming a bigger problem every year
and we believe to have the right answer for companies to protect
themselves against these illegal actions´.
INCOTEC is a worldwide leader in coating and seed technology
serving the vegetable, ornamental and agronomic seed business.
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