December 23, 2009

Syngenta receives approval for new GM corn trait in Argentina

Argentina's Ministry of Agriculture has approved the cultivation of Syngenta's GM corn trait Bt11xGA21.

Bt11xGA21 is a double-stacked corn trait combining insect resistance and herbicide tolerance in a single product. The product will be available to Argentine growers for the 2010-11 season.

Davor Pisk, Chief Operating Officer Syngenta Seeds, said, "We are pleased to receive this approval, which underlines the ongoing support for modern agricultural technology in Argentina. Syngenta already has a strong position in corn in Argentina and this approval will further strengthen our offer in the country, while bringing growers higher value and more convenience."

Bt11xGA21 stacked corn is approved for cultivation in the US, Canada and since November in Brazil.

Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 24,000 employees in over 90 countries.