Greensboro, North Carolina
May 16, 2007
Syngenta
announced today that Touchdown Total™ herbicide recently
received approval from the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for post-emergence use
after the 5th leaf stage in Roundup Ready® Flex cotton
varieties, allowing growers to extend the use of this proven,
effective tool further into the season. As a key component of
weed management programs, Touchdown Total offers
down-to-the-roots control of more than 170 weeds.
“Syngenta is committed to helping growers achieve maximum yield
and quality with all cotton varieties. Working with major
Southern universities, we’ve tested and proven that Touchdown
Total delivers consistent crop safety after the 5th leaf stage,”
said Dan Hinderliter, Syngenta brand manager for Touchdown
Total. “With the newly extended application window on Flex
cotton varieties, growers have another herbicide option at their
disposal for control of a broad spectrum of tough weeds.”
Touchdown Total is a convenient, fully loaded and highly
concentrated glyphosate potassium salt formulation. Each gallon
of Touchdown Total offers 4.17 pounds of glyphosate enhanced by
the unique IQ Technology®.
“To manage glyphosate weed resistance, growers must diversify
their weed management programs and incorporate residual
herbicides that offer alternative modes of action,” said Scott
Hendrix, Syngenta cotton crop manager.
Combining Envoke® with Touchdown Total is an ideal approach for
resistance management that will broaden the spectrum of weeds
controlled and provide residual activity. The addition of Envoke
provides extended residual control and adds another mode of
action to the mix to reduce the likelihood of resistance.
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).
Touchdown Total™, Envoke®, IQ Technology® and the Syngenta logo
are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company.
Roundup Ready® Flex is a registered trademark of Monsanto
Technology, LLC. |
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