(Agricultural Research Service/USDA)
Dow AgroSciences in Indianapolis, Indiana unveiled a new weed control system designed to counter the ability of weeds to adapt to common herbicides such as 2,4-D and glyphosates. The company says the new Enlist system builds on its previous work in chemistry and biotechnology.
The product was designed to help farmers reduce weeds that have adapted to common herbicides. This adaption process has made weeds more difficult to control, resulting in a decline of herbicide performance. The Enlist system is also designed to protect crops bred or engineered to be tolerant of herbicides, such as 2,4-D and glyphosates.
Dow says commercial launch of the Enlist system is scheduled for 2013. Regulatory approvals for components of the system are now pending.
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