Award-winning chemistry Reklemel™ active is
latest addition to company's portfolio of
sustainable innovation
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 13,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Plant-parasitic nematodes are
microscopic organisms found in soil that feed on the roots of
plants. Because they are notoriously difficult for farmers to
identify and control, plant-parasitic nematodes represent a
significant constraint to the delivery of global food security,
causing damage estimated at or exceeding $80
billion per year.1
To address this significant, global challenge, Corteva (NYSE:
CTVA) has launched Reklemel™ active, a
new nematicide to help protect a wide variety of
food and row crops from plant-parasitic nematode damage without
disrupting the healthy balance of beneficial organisms in soil.
Reklemel active was discovered and developed by Corteva and is the
result of more than a decade of research and investment.
"The future of global farming – and our ability to feed a
growing population – rests on innovation. Reklemel demonstrates how
Corteva deploys innovation to help farmers meet critical challenges
to feed the world," said Robert
King, Executive Vice President, Crop Protection Business,
Corteva Agriscience.
Reklemel received a Reduced Risk designation from the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) due to the product's ability
to selectively target plant-parasitic nematodes, its lower use
rates than older nematicides, and its highly favorable
environmental and toxicological profile as compared to
alternatives. Reklemel is one of the first new active ingredients
to be registered under EPA's updated policy incorporating
Endangered Species Act assessments into the pesticide registration
process.
Reklemel also received the National Association of
Manufacturers' Sustainability and the Circular Economy Award in
recognition that it, through lower use-rates, enables the
potential to avoid more than 500M Kg of CO2 - equivalent emissions
over the next five years.2
Salibro™ nematicide with Reklemel™ active will be available in
the United States, India and Mexico beginning in late 2023, and is
currently available for sale in Canada and Australia. Additional registrations are
planned globally, including in the European Union, subject to
regulatory approvals.
Reklemel is the latest advance brought to market by Corteva to
help farmers increase yields, meet climate and other challenges,
and ultimately strengthen global food security. Corteva
invests nearly $4 million every
single day in research and development. In 2022, the company
launched more than 180 new crop protection products
globally and advanced nine new active ingredients in its
R&D pipeline.
About Reklemel
Reklemel active can be applied
pre-plant, at-plant or in-crop and protects a wide range of annual
and perennial crop groups, including fruiting vegetables,
cucurbits, root and tuber vegetables, fruits and nuts, field row
crops, small fruits, and berries. Farmers who use Reklemel active
in combination with cultural, mechanical, and biological management
practices as part of an Integrated Pest Management strategy can
increase yield potential and reduce quality losses associated with
plant-parasitic nematode damage, reduce environmental impact
compared to many alternative nematicides, and help preserve
beneficial organisms critical to soil health.
Reklemel is one of the first new active ingredients to be
registered under EPA's updated policy incorporating Endangered
Species Act assessments into the pesticide registration process. As
part of these assessments, EPA evaluates the potential effects of
labeled uses of a pesticide on listed species and their habitats,
and initiates ESA consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service, as appropriate.
EPA's work to establish and implement this new process is an
important step toward regulatory certainty for farmers and others
who rely on important pesticide technology, while also helping
protect listed species and their habitats.
About Corteva Agriscience
Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA)
is a publicly traded, global pure-play agriculture company that
combines industry- leading innovation, high-touch customer
engagement and operational execution to profitably deliver
solutions for the world's most pressing agriculture challenges.
Corteva generates advantaged market preference through its unique
distribution strategy, together with its balanced and globally
diverse mix of seed, crop protection, and digital products and
services. With some of the most recognized brands in agriculture
and a technology pipeline well positioned to drive growth, the
company is committed to maximizing productivity for farmers, while
working with stakeholders throughout the food system as it fulfills
its promise to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who
consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. More
information can be found at www.corteva.com.
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(Nicol et al., 2011)
2 Pending regulatory approvals.
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