An unprecedented partnership between BASF and Biotrigo Genetica was signed for the development of new wheat cultivars within the Clearfield® production system. The technology is expected to reach the Brazilian market in 2020 and will be an efficient tool to aid in the control of weeds.
An unprecedented partnership between BASF and Biotrigo Genetica was signed for the development of new wheat cultivars within the Clearfield® production system. The technology is expected to reach the Brazilian market in 2020 and will be an efficient tool to aid in the control of weeds.
In rice fields in Brazil, Clearfield® is already a technology recognized and adopted in more than 80% of the areas. This innovation meant a resumption of crop sowing in previously neglected areas due to high weed infestation. In wheat, the Clearfield production system will support the producer to effectively manage weeds in the crop and production system, avoiding initial competition and delivering the clean area to soybeans.
The new herbicide resistant, imidazolinone-resistant cultivar helps eliminate important weeds, such as ryegrass (Lolium spp.) and wild radish (Raphanus spp.), which are resistant to other herbicides. “The weed competition in wheat can cause a significant reduction in yield and quality. Therefore, the partnership with Biotrigo is very important to bring to farmers innovation in the production system, coupled with high yield genetics. In this way, growers will be able to better manage their crops and achieve greater productivity, grain quality and profitability, “says Vitor Bernardes, BASF’s marketing manager of rice and winter crops.
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