Ludwigshafen, Germany
June 16, 2008
- New gene result of joint
development between BASF and Nidera
- CLHA-Plus makes sunflower
breeding more efficient and enables better weed control
through the use of herbicide applications with improved
activity
- Development demonstrates
BASF’s commitment to the CLEARFIELD Production System, and
CLEARFIELD Sunflowers
BASF and
Nidera today announced the
introduction of CLHA-Plus – a new genetic trait for the
CLEARFIELD Production System for Sunflowers.
CLHA-Plus is the result of a long-term joint development program
between BASF and Nidera, a leading sunflower seed breeding
company that supplies genetics worldwide. “Nidera’s expertise in
sunflower breeding and biotech development techniques
complements our core competencies in AHAS genes and
imidazolinone tolerance technology,” said Alyson Emanuel,
Director, Global Strategic Marketing Herbicides of BASF’s Crop
Protection division.
Weed control is often one of the most limiting factors for
global sunflower production. The CLEARFIELD Production System is
an innovative agronomic solution that matches carefully selected
hybrid seed with custom-designed BASF imidazolinone herbicides.
It delivers control of a broad spectrum of yield-limiting
broadleaf and grass weed problems in most markets around the
world as a result of post emergent contact and soil activity.
CLHA-Plus makes it easier for seed companies to breed tolerance
to BASF imidazolinone herbicides in high-yielding sunflower
hybrids. With CLHA-Plus, seed companies will no longer need to
include the E-gene (or E-factor) in their CLEARFIELD sunflower
breeding program. This, combined with the fact that the new
gene, CLHA-Plus, was developed in high-performing sunflower
germplasm, will result in superior CLEARFIELD sunflower hybrids
in the future. CLHA-Plus also provides expanded weed control
options and enhanced tolerance to CLEAR-FIELD herbicides for
sunflower growers.
Seed Partners View Ease of Breeding as an Important Benefit
The new genetic trait has been receiving an enthusiastic
response from BASF’s seed partners, and is expected to be first
commercialized in 2010. It is expected that additional
commercialization will take place through numerous seed
partners. Ease of breeding through CLHA-Plus will allow seed
companies to deliver higher yielding CLEARFIELD sunflower
hybrids to growers in less time, an important benefit in their
respective markets in Argentina, Southern and Eastern Europe,
and the United States. “This initiative demonstrates BASF’s
commitment to the CLEARFIELD Production System for Sunflowers
around the world,” Emanuel adds.
“The CLEARFIELD Production System for Sunflowers with CLHA-Plus
delivers what growers need to be more successful; efficient,
extended weed control, and increased yield potential and crop
quality. We are introducing this new technology in our elite
sunflower lines and will deliver to the market outstanding
products in the near future,” said Pablo Bergada, Director of
R&D and Production, Nidera S.A.
The CLEARFIELD Production System has been used extensively
since 1995. The system matches carefully selected advanced seed
varieties/hybrids with customdesigned imidazolinone herbicides.
All CLEARFIELD varieties and hybrids are recognized as
non-genetically modified by international authorities. At the
present time, BASF possesses the world’s largest portfolio of
non-genetically modified imidazolinone tolerant traits and has
established relationships with over 100 seed companies
throughout the world. This strategy of worldwide alliances
supports the program with an unmatched offering of seed
alternatives to meet the specific local needs and preferences of
individual growers.
With sales of €3,137 million in 2007, 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.
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.
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company. Its portfolio
ranges from oil and gas to chemicals, plastics, performance
products, agricultural products and fine chemicals. As a
reliable partner, BASF helps its customers in virtually all
industries to be more successful. With its high-value products
and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in
finding answers to global challenges such as climate protection,
energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. BASF has more than
95,000 employees and posted sales of almost €58 billion in 2007.
BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt
(BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (AN). Further information on BASF
is available on the Internet at www.basf.com
Nidera is an international trading and agribusiness group. As a
seed company, it commands a leading market share in Argentina,
supported by an extensive proprietary germplasm base and strong
applied genomics. Its integrated R&D programs in Argentina and
Brazil for corn, soybeans, sunflower, sorghum, wheat and canola,
generate hybrids and varieties also for Uruguay and Paraguay as
well as for USA, South Africa and the EU. Further information is
available on the Internet at
www.nidera.com.ar
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Basf y Nidera presentan un nuevo girasol tolerante a
herbicida |
Source:
Fundación Antama
Las compañías Basf y Nidera han presentado un nuevo
tipo de semillas híbridas de girasol tolerantes al
herbicida imidazolinona de segunda generación,
denominado CLHA-Plus, que ha sido desarrollado de
forma conjunta por ambas empresas. Este nuevo tipo
de girasol combina una tecnología mejorada de la
tolerancia a este herbicida denominada
comercialmente Clarfield System, que otorga a la
planta un alto rendimiento y el no requerimiento del
factor E, facilitando y haciendo más efectivos los
trabajos de mejora vegetal y de obtención de nuevas
variedades.
a resistencia al herbicida imidazolinona en girasol
fue introducida hace varios años a partir de
girasoles silvestres mutantes, desde los cuales fue
introducida en variedades cultivadas mediante
métodos genéticos convencionales.
Arroz eficiente en uso de nitrógeno
Por su parte, un equipo de científicos canadienses
de la Universidad de Alberta han desarrollado líneas
de arroz que incorporan tecnología del uso eficiente
de nitrógeno introduciendo el gen de cebada
denominado AlaAT, que codifica la encima alanina
aminotransferasa, junto con el promotor OsAnt1. El
resultado obtenido son plantas transgénicas que
producen una mayor cantidad de biomasa y un mayor
rendimiento en grano que las convencionales. Además,
muestran cambios significativos en su metabolismo
que indican un mejor aprovechamiento del nitrógeno.
El nitrógeno es uno de los principales factores
limitantes de los rendimientos agrícolas y el uso de
la fertilización por parte de las plantas es en
general ineficiente, estimándose que sólo un tercio
es realmente aprovechado, siendo el resto lavado por
las aguas y constituyendo un problema
medioambiental. |
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