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UPL introduces solution to control fungicide resistance in Brazil
Mar. 25, 2015
UPL Limited
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IndiaWith a different formulation, the product was developed to be used on soybean, corn, and cotton crop. And because it is grainy, the product would be more easy for farmer to use. The company yet says that Unizeb Gold reduces the plant stress and works through several modes of action. That's why the product is considered "multi-site", according to the company.
According to UPL data, Unizeb Gold was used at approximately 6% of the Brazilian soybean crop in 2014/15. The company intends to reach 20% of the market for the next season. For Gilson Oliveira, market manager at the company, the contribution for an increase of national production of the oilseed will be very significant. "If all goes well with this average yields, we are going to put the Brazilian production at 100 million tons of soybeans," revealed Oliveira.
In a group interview with several media, Carlos Forcellini, a researcher and pathologist at the University of Passo Fundo, affirmed that Unizeb Gold was the only product available in the Brazilian market for fungicide resistance controlling. The expert also confirmed "there is an average output increase of seven bags per hectare, after a test period during the 2012/13 and 2014/14 season. “ "The best management strategy is to use the product along with new fungicides," recommended the expert.
In a group interview with several media, Carlos Forcellini, a researcher and pathologist at the University of Passo Fundo, affirmed that Unizeb Gold was the only product available in the Brazilian market for fungicide resistance controlling. The expert also confirmed "there is an average output increase of seven bags per hectare, after a test period during the 2012/13 and 2014/14 season. “ "The best management strategy is to use the product along with new fungicides," recommended the expert.
Source: AgroNews
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