Greensboro, North Carolina
July 16, 2007
Syngenta Crop
Protection announced brand names for its newest fungicides,
both of which target diseases which often develop on vegetables
and fruits during the growing season. These two products, as
well as other new technologies and best practices, will be shown
at the Syngenta plot tours taking place this summer and fall.
Revus™, a new foliar fungicide, is intended for use as a
preventive spray against downy mildew diseases on lettuce,
brassica crops, onions, grapes and cucurbits. Revus Top™ will
control late blight and early blight on potatoes and tomatoes.
Due to the ability to bond quickly to the wax layer of plants,
Revus and Revus mixtures offer consistent disease control even
under extreme weather conditions.
The second of the new fungicides, Inspire®, uses a triazole
mixture proven effective in other countries. Inspire and Inspire
mixtures will provide broad spectrum control of leaf spots and
powdery mildews while acting as resistance management tools in
the pome fruit and vegetable industries.
“The development of Revus and Inspire reflect the Syngenta
commitment to continually meeting the specific needs of growers,
both now and in the coming years, in order to enhance the way
they farm,” said David Laird, Syngenta fungicide brand manager.
The Knowledge Exchange Site plot tours are being held
nationwide. The events are designed to bring growers, pest
control advisors and other key influencers together with
Syngenta personnel to foster a true educational and
informational exchange. For information on the plot nearest you,
call 1-866-796-4368.
According to Laird, Syngenta hopes that growers will visit tours
at which the new products are being premiered. “By giving our
customers the opportunity to preview the technical and
performance aspects of Revus and Inspire prior to U.S.
registration, Syngenta is able to gain the feedback required to
better meet grower needs,” he said.
Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to
sustainable agriculture through innovative research and
technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and
ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in
2006 were approximately $8.1 billion. Syngenta employs around
21,000 people in over 90 countries. Syngenta is listed on the
Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). Further
information is available at www.syngenta.com.
Important: Inspire and Revus are not
currently registered for use or sale in the United States.
Always read and follow label instructions before buying or using
these products. Inspire® and Revus™ and the Syngenta logo are
trademarks of a Syngenta Crop Protection Company. |
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