Research Triangle Park, North
Carolina
March 19, 2009
When it comes to the soybean
disease and pest control puzzle,
Bayer CropScience
has all the pieces growers need.
The Trilex® 6000 Soybean System includes: Yield Shield™
biological fungicide in addition to two fungicides, an
insecticide, a proprietary seed coating and a colorant.
“With Trilex 6000, growers have a soybean system that gives them
a solid ‘punch’ against disease and insect infestation,” said
Jennifer Riggs, Bayer CropScience product development manager.
“By combining strengths from fungicides and insecticides, Bayer
CropScience is helping soybean growers protect their plants and
enjoy high yield potential.”
Specifically, components of the Trilex 6000 system combine to
offer insect and disease protection along with a plant health
advantage and the distinctive “Living Fungicide” component,
Yield Shield.
“In today’s market, there are many products claiming to possess
the ability to trigger a ‘signal’ in the plant that brings a
benefit to the crop,” Riggs explained. “Some of the benefits are
identified as early emergence, enhanced vigor or faster growth,
with the goal resulting in higher yields.”
Bayer CropScience understands the mechanism behind the plant
“signal” influenced by Yield Shield in the soybean plant.
“Yield Shield biological fungicide has been researched for many
years in the Bayer laboratory and in the field. It consistently
shows to be a powerful means of protection against soybean
diseases,” Riggs said.
Specifically, Yield Shield extends protection through three
unique modes of action:
- Through a mechanism called
Induced Systemic Resistance (ISR), Yield Shield causes the
soybean plant to build up its own natural defense systems.
Young soybean seedlings then “believe” the higher bacteria
population from the “living” fungicide around the roots is
something against which it needs to be fended. This fight
for survival activates a natural “signal” in the soybean
plant to defend against the invader.
- Additional protection from
Yield Shield comes from the fact that the product is a
naturally occurring soil bacteria, which extends protection
to the plant by occupying space and limiting receptor sites
that would otherwise be occupied by negative pathogens;
Yield Shield bacteria deprive pathogens of their major food
source, inhibiting the pathogens ability to reproduce.
- The “living” piece of
Trilex 6000 offers the uniqueness of distinct and multiple
modes of protection, thus extending the window of efficacy
longer than most seed-applied fungicides.
All layers of Trilex 6000 combine
to give growers increased crop vigor, stands and yield
potential. Replicated data from 42 independent research trials
from 2006 to 2008 showed an average yield increase of 5.3 bu/A
over the untreated seed.
“Each element of Trilex 6000 contributes to the benefits from
utilizing a seed treatment with soybeans,” Riggs explained.
“Trilex 6000 offers growers peace of mind given excellent
protection, all conveniently applied to the seed without having
to choose individual products.”
For additional information on Yield Shield or the Trilex 6000
Soybean System, growers can contact their local seed dealer,
Bayer CropScience representative or visit
www.BayerCropScienceUS.com.
Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the
fields of health care, nutrition and high-tech materials. Bayer
CropScience AG, a subsidiary of Bayer AG with annual sales of
about EUR 6.4 billion (2008), is one of the world’s leading
innovative crop science companies in the areas of crop
protection, non-agricultural pest control, seeds and plant
biotechnology. The company offers an outstanding range of
products and extensive service backup for modern, sustainable
agriculture and for non-agricultural applications. Bayer
CropScience has a global workforce of more than 18,000 and is
represented in more than 120 countries.
Always read and follow label directions. Bayer (reg’d), the
Bayer Cross (reg’d), Trilex® and Yield Shield™ are trademarks of
Bayer. Trilex is not registered in all states. For additional
product information call toll-free 1-866-99-BAYER
(1-866-992-2937) or visit our Web site at
www.BayerCropScienceUS.com. |
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