Golden Valley, Minnesota
October 2, 2008
For 2009,
Syngenta Seeds is
expanding its Agrisure® corn hybrids line-up with 91 new corn
hybrids, including 44 featuring the Agrisure 3000GT triple
stack, the first triple stack with no history of yield drag.
Hybrids with the Agrisure 3000GT trait stack help growers launch
maximum yield performance while providing the flexibility to
choose management practices that fit their needs. Agrisure
3000GT hybrids deliver exceptional protection against corn borer
and corn rootworms, plus tolerance to in-season applications of
either glyphosate herbicides such as Touchdown® herbicide
brands, or glufosinate herbicides such as Liberty® or Ignite®
brands.
In addition, Agrisure 3000GT hybrids tap an advanced technology
integration process to combine high-performance traits with
elite genetics without yield drag. In fact, version testing
showed that adding the Agrisure GT trait to Agrisure CB/LL/RW
hybrids resulted in a 1.9 bushel per acre positive yield trend.
“We know that yield is what matters,” said Tracy Mader,
marketing manager for Agrisure Corn Traits. “We’ve taken great
care in leveraging the science of trait integration technology
with the art of plant breeding to produce hybrids built for
yield. Knowing that Syngenta scientists have set rigorous
standards and work with only elite genetics, growers can have
complete confidence in their crop yield.”
The new hybrids range from an early 72 days relative maturity
(RM) to a late 118 days RM and feature agronomic characteristics
such as drought tolerance, fast drydown, exceptional stalk
strength, great standability and disease tolerance to help
growers maximize yield.
The 91 new corn hybrids include 34 new
Garst hybrids, 26 new
Golden Harvest hybrids, and 31
hybrids for NK.
For more information on Agrisure 3000GT corn hybrids, contact
your local Garst® seed advisor, Golden Harvest® farmer-dealer or
NK® Seeds retailer.
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
2007 were approximately $9.2 billion. Syngenta employs over
21,000 people in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is listed on
the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT).
Agrisure®, NK®, Touchdown® and the Syngenta logo are registered
trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company.
NK Seeds is a business unit of Syngenta Seeds, Inc.
Garst® is a trademark of Garst Seed Company.
Golden Harvest® is a trademark of Golden Harvest Seeds, Inc.
Ignite® and Liberty® are trademarks of Bayer. |
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