Bayer CropScience new herbicide Alion registered in U.S.

The innovative non-selective herbicide Alion® (active ingredient Indaziflam) from Bayer CropScience has been granted regulatory approval in the United States by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Alion® was developed primarily for use in perennial crops such as citrus, tree nut, grapes, pome and stone fruit. The market launch of Alion® in the United States is planned later this year. Bayer CropScience anticipates global annual peak sales of products based on Indaziflam of more than EUR 150 million. Further registrations for Alion® are expected in Central and South America in 2011.

Alion® controls a broad spectrum of weeds and provides excellent crop safety. It can be used preemergent and applied alone or in a tank mix with other herbicides, e.g. in conjunction with post-emergent herbicides. Another advantage for the farmer is the low application rate. Because of the long-lasting action and the broad spectrum of activity, the number of applications can be reduced. Furthermore, Alion® will be an effective tool to manage weed populations that are resistant to other modes of action. These characteristics make Alion® an environmentally compatible and Pioneering product in the global non-selective herbicides market.