Research Triangle Park, North
Carolina
February 20, 2008
The recent registration by the
Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) of a new BASF
seed treatment, to be marketed for corn seed under the name
Stamina® fungicide, gives growers their best chance yet to get
plants off to the right start.
“Stamina fungicide seed treatment helps control key seed and
seedling diseases and improve stress tolerance,” said Craig
Lindholm, marketing manager, seed treatments at BASF U.S. Crop
Protection Products. “This delivers healthy plants right out of
the ground as corn seedlings have a stronger start, resulting in
increased yield potential.”
Field trials conducted throughout the U.S. during the 2006 and
2007 seasons confirm stand and yield improvements with Stamina.
Seed and seedlings are better protected by Stamina from key
diseases, such as Rhizoctonia. This is particularly important as
earlier planting and increased use of no-till production systems
may lead to slower emergence of seedlings due to cool, wet
soils.
During four years of greenhouse and growth chamber studies by
BASF, the active ingredient in Stamina showed quicker
germination and more rapid emergence compared to untreated
checks under saturated cold conditions.
The Stamina formulation is built on pyraclostrobin, derived from
the same active ingredient as used in Headline® fungicide.
“We’re taking our expertise from our experience with Headline
and applying that understanding and research to seed treatments.
We see it as a natural evolution from the beginning to the end
of a plant’s life cycle,” said Lindholm. “After all, it all
starts with the seed. Strong yields come from strong, vigorous
seedlings that are protected from disease and stress threats.”
The registration of Stamina® also broadens the BASF crop
protection portfolio of products for corn. “The BASF portfolio
of corn products offers true value in helping growers get the
most out of every acre from seed through harvest – starting with
Stamina to protect the seed and get the seedlings off to a
strong start, followed by excellent investment protection with
Outlook®, Guardsman Max® and Status® herbicides, and then
maximizing that investment with Headline® fungicide for disease
control and Plant Health,” said Neil Bentley, Corn Market
Manager at BASF.
In addition to registration in corn, Stamina was also approved
by the EPA for other crop uses, including wheat, barley,
brassica vegetables, bulb vegetables, cucurbits, legumes, rye,
soybeans, sugar beets and sunflowers.
For more information about BASF crop protection products, visit
www.agproducts.basf.com.
With sales of €3,079 million in 2006, BASF’s Crop Protection
division is a leader in crop protection and a strong partner to
the farming industry providing well-established and innovative
fungicides, insecticides and herbicides. Farmers use these
products and services to improve crop yields and crop quality.
Other uses include public health, structural/urban pest control,
turf and ornamental plants, vegetation management, and forestry.
BASF aims to turn knowledge rapidly into market success. The
vision of BASF’s Crop Protection division is to be the world’s
leading innovator, optimizing agricultural production, improving
nutrition, and thus enhancing the quality of life for a growing
world population. Further information can be found on the web at
www.agro.basf.com
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Guardsman Max, Headline, Outlook, Stamina and Status are
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