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Greensboro, North Carolina
March 31, 2009
Syngenta Crop
Protection announced today that the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Section 3
registration for the use of Flexstar® GT herbicide in
glyphosate-tolerant soybeans.
A premix of fomesafen and glyphosate, Flexstar GT is a
resistance management solution for post emergence use that helps
sustain glyphosate-tolerant (GT) soybean technology. Unlike
glyphosate tank mix options, Flexstar GT contains Isolink™ II
Technology, a unique adjuvant system designed to optimize both
the contact activity of fomesafen and the systemic activity of
glyphosate while reducing crop injury.
“Weed resistance in the United States is a real and growing
problem,” said Rex Wichert, herbicide brand manager with
Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. “With waterhemp and pigweed
species already resistant to glyphosate, sustaining the
viability of GT technology becomes critical and prevention is
vital to that effort. As a Resistance Fighter™ brand, Flexstar
GT offers two modes of action for better post emergence control
of troublesome weeds, including glyphosate and ALS-resistant
biotypes, helping to delay the development of resistance and
maximize a grower’s investment.”
Flexstar GT not only controls the same annual weeds as
glyphosate, but also several glyphosate- and ALS-resistant
broadleaf weeds such as Palmer amaranth, waterhemp and ragweed
plus those weeds difficult to control with glyphosate alone such
as morningglory and velvetleaf. Flexstar GT also offers
pre-emergence activity on more than 25 broadleaf weeds including
Palmer amaranth, pigweed, ragweed and yellow nutsedge.
More information is available from your sales representative
or by calling the Syngenta Customer Center at 866-SYNGENTA
(866-796-4368), or visiting
www.farmassist.com.
Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than
24,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to our purpose:
Bringing plant potential to life. Through world-class science,
global reach and commitment to our customers we help to increase
crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health
and quality of life. For more information about us please go to
www.syngenta.com.
Important: Always read and follow label instructions when buying
or using these products.
Flexstar® GT, Isolink™ II Technology, Resistance Fighter™ and
the Syngenta logo are trademarks of the Syngenta Group Company.
Flexstar GT is not currently registered for sale or use in all
states. Please check with your state or local extension service
before buying or using this product. |
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