Aphid Solutions Highlighted at Syngenta Learning Centers

To combat soybean aphids, Syngenta is incorporating genetic aphid resistance into NK® soybean lines. At the 2007 Syngenta Learning Centers, participants got to see this new weapon in the fight against aphids. They examined a jar containing two soybean varieties, one with genetic resistance and one without, plus aphids. The bugs covered the untreated plants but avoided the plants with the resistant trait.

Native to Asia, aphids first invaded Midwestern fields in 2000. They attack crops, transmit disease and, in severe cases, can reduce yield by up to 50 percent.

The genetic resistance is expected to be available starting in 2009, and Syngenta will explore stewardship programs that use host plant resistance, scouting techniques, seed applied insecticides, CruiserMaxx™ and traditional insecticides such as Warrior® with Zeon Technology™.

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CruiserMaxx Beans is one or more separately registered products or combination of products containing the following: CruiserMaxx; CruiserMaxx and Apron XL®; Cruiser,® Maxim® and Apron XL; or Cruiser and an ApronMaxx® brand fungicide, such as ApronMaxx® RTA® + Moly. CruiserMaxxTM products are protected by several pending patent applications and granted patents in the U.S. and worldwide, including U.S. Patent Nos. 5852012, 5843982 and 6503904. Cruiser® insecticide is protected by several pending patent applications and granted patents in the U.S. and worldwide, including U.S. Patent Nos. 5852012 and 6844339. Warrior is a Restricted Use Pesticide. NK®, CruiserMaxx™ and Warrior® with Zeon Technology™ are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company.