Indianapolis, Indiana
November 6, 2007
The
Dow AgroSciences LLC
strategy to grow its portfolio continues to advance through the
first global registration of pyroxsulam, an innovative
graminicide for the global cereal marketplace. The compound has
achieved registration in Chile and will be sold there under the
brand name ADMITT™ herbicide.
“This new molecule will strengthen the company’s position as a
leader in cereal herbicides by offering customers outstanding
control of major grasses including Avena, Alopecurus, Apera,
Bromus, Lolium, some species of Phalaris and many broadleaf
weeds,” said Daniel R. Kittle, Ph.D., Dow AgroSciences vice
president of Research and Development and Dow Core
Biotechnology. “In laboratory and field tests, the molecule has
shown the widest-spectrum control for a graminicide in the
industry.”
A revolutionary solution, pyroxsulam will complement Dow
AgroSciences’ existing portfolio and extend product lifecycles
through proprietary mixes. It is another member of the
triazolopyrimidine sulfonamide family and evaluations have
demonstrated positive environmental characteristics, including
fewer rotational crop rotation restrictions than many existing
options.
The Chilean registration is the first of many registrations
expected by the company, with registration of pyroxsulam in 45
countries including Australia, Canada, USA, and several European
countries anticipated in 2008 and beyond.
Dow AgroSciences LLC, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, is
a top-tier agricultural company providing innovative crop
protection, pest and vegetation management, seed, and
agricultural biotechnology solutions to serve the world's
growing population. Global sales for Dow AgroSciences, a wholly
owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, are $3.4 billion.
Learn more at www.dowagro.com.
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