Greensboro, North Carolina
June 25, 2007
Syngenta Crop
Protection announced today that the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Section 3
registration for the use of Quilt® fungicide on soybeans.
Originally approved in 2005 for use in the United States as a
Section 18 Quarantine Exemption on soybeans for control of Asian
soybean rust (ASR), Quilt has a proven track record of helping
to rid fields of ASR and other soybean diseases in both South
America and the United States. In addition to its use on
soybeans, Quilt is also registered on a number of other crops,
including rice, corn and cereals.
“The section 3 registration for Quilt on soybeans is especially
helpful for growers in the southern United States that contend
with ASR, as well as other damaging diseases, on a yearly
basis,” said Jamie Eichorn, fungicide brand manager with
Syngenta Crop Protection. “A member of the Quadris family of
brands, Quilt provides complete broad-spectrum disease control
in addition to its excellent control of ASR.”
By combining two active ingredients, the triazole found in Tilt®
fungicide and the strobilurin found in Quadris® fungicide, Quilt
delivers excellent disease control as well as improved Plant
Performance™. The combination of the two ingredients also gives
Quilt both preventive and curative qualities to help growers
protect crops against ASR. Because of its exceptional
xylem-mobile, systemic activity, Quilt protects the entire
plant, including plant growth emerging after application, from
diseases such as ASR.
“This registration is especially important as we head into
another growing season,” says Eichorn. “If ASR strikes, growers
have a trusted option in Quilt fungicide.”
For best results, apply Quilt before ASR is visible in fields,
preferably at the R1-R2 soybean growth stage. Quilt may be
applied by ground, air or chemigation. Apply no more than two
applications of Quilt or any other Group 11 fungicide per year.
More information, including application and rate
recommendations, about Quilt fungicide is available from your
local retailer, your local Syngenta sales representative, or by
calling the Syngenta Customer Center at 866-SYNGENTA
(866-796-4368).
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 some
19,500 people in over 90 countries. Syngenta is listed on the
Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). Further
information is available at
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