Biotech Updates

New Insect Resistant Soybean Under Commercialization Evaluation

October 16, 2013

Dow AgroSciences has developed a new insect resistant soybean with two Bt proteins to maximize control against lepidopteran pests. This is the first soybean variety with two Bt proteins that has been submitted for approvals. The trait has been submitted to regulatory authorities for approval in key soybean countries as part of the global authorization process. It is initially targeted for commercialization in South America.

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