Brazil: DAS launches hybrid to control caterpillars and tolerant to herbicides

Dow AgroSciences announced on recently the launch of the super-young hybrid corn 2A401PW. According to the manufacturer, the product “associates innovation with the best biotechnology, presenting super-precocity, plant health and high yields”.

According to Dow AgroSciences, 2A401PW is “ideal for integration with longer cycle hybrids that helps to reduce the risks of water stress, the product also brings harvest staggering”.

Relying on the PowerCore biotechnology, the hybrid has three insecticide proteins in the control of major corn caterpillars. It yet has two proteins that bring tolerance to glyphosate and ammonium glufosinate, resulting in a better management of weeds as well as the application of nitrogen fertilizers.

"Dow AgroSciences offers a portfolio of hybrids with the launches projected for the challenges of each region in Brazil. Choosing the best option is the most efficient way to reach the maximum productive potential,” comments Aldenir Sgarbossa, marketing leader at Dow AgroSciences.

The launch will be presented to visitors of the National Soybean Fair – Fenasoja - , which happens from April 29 to May 7 in Santa Rosa, Rio Grande do Sul. The Dow AgroSciences stand will rely yet with a demonstrative field where visitors can see closer the differentials and benefits of the developed solutions of the company.