Corteva launches herbicide line with Arylex technology in Argentina

The multinational Corteva presented a new line of herbicides featuring the active ingredient Arylex technology (halauxifen-methyl) during the Aapresid Congress 2024, which received special coverage from AgroPages. 

According to the manufacturer, Arylex is an exclusive molecule developed by Corteva for controlling weeds that are resistant to glyphosate and ALS (Acetolactate Synthase Enzyme).

Federico Hinckelmann, Corteva's product manager, highlighted that the newly presented line includes the herbicides Texaro, Pixxaro, and Elevore. Texaro (diclosulam + halauxifen-methyl) is a residual systemic herbicide combining two action modes. 

According to Corteva, the product is recommended for controlling broadleaf weeds and annual grasses in pre-sowing applications.

Pixxaro, on the other hand, is a systemic herbicide with post-emergence hormonal action composed of fluroxypyr-meptyl + cloquintocet-mexyl + halauxifen-methyl. In Argentina, the product is recommended for controlling dicotyledonous weeds in the pre-planting of soybean crops. Finally, Elevore is a systemic herbicide recommended for controlling Conyza sumatrensis (Ryegrass) in the pre-planting of soybean crops.

Corteva highlighted that the product offers  ″rapid soil degradation and allows free crop rotation for the planting of soybean, corn, sunflower, and sorghum without the risk of carry-over.″

Additionally, Federico Hinckelmann emphasized that the launch is compatible with the graminicides haloxyfop and clethodim. ″Arylex belongs to a new chemical group of auxin herbicides with different binding sites (Arylpicolinates). This molecule shows excellent performance in controlling glyphosate and ALS-resistant ryegrass,″ explained Corteva. The company stated that the new molecule ″has very short soil residuality and persistence, allowing free rotation for any crop.″

″It is non-volatile, presenting a low risk of damage to susceptible crops due to vapor drift. It is flexible and versatile in its usage window,″ Corteva added.

Corteva's New Biological: Bexfond FA

Corteva Agriscience also introduced a new biofungicide in Argentina: Bexfond FA, formulated with Bacillus velezensis strain T2 bacteria. This bacterium stands out for its ability to produce metabolites with antibiotic and/or antifungal action.

Bacillus velezensis T2 prevents the establishment and development of phytopathogenic fungi through the production of lipopeptides, lytic enzymes, siderophores and the induction of systemic resistance in plants (ISR).

Bexfond FA is a biological fungicide with preventive foliar application intended for use in various crops, including potatoes, which the company mentioned during the launch. They also announced that it will soon be launched for peanuts, vines, and tomatoes.

(Editing by Leonardo Gottems, reporter for AgroPages)