Seed Treatment Technical Update Agronomy Leadership Conference February 1, 2011 Keith O Bryan, Agronomy Research Manager NA Seed Treatments Mick Messman, Sr. MarkeHng Manager NA Seed Treatments
ObjecHves Provide outline of NA seed treatment strategy Technical update of current and new seed treatments for corn and soybeans Address key technical issues/queshons
Seed Treatment Business Plan Strategy Provide best combinahon of insechcide, fungicide, and other seed treatment amendments available that complement Pioneer s unique proprietary genehcs and industry- leading traits. w w Product Performance - ST posihvely impacts the performance of Pioneer brand seed CompeHHveness - Pioneer must maintain a compehhve ST offering as new/novel seed treatments are introduced and compehhve seed companies increase treatment. Test, evaluate and provide new/novel seed treatment materials and combinahons and work closely with vendors to ensure access to these materials. Soybeans - Support just- in- Hme downstream seed treatment offerings at sales rep and retail locahons to enhance the customer relahonship and showcase product performance. Soybeans - Increase overall treatment capability and treatment penetrahon of the Pioneer Premium Seed Treatment offering in a way that minimizes complexity for distribuhon.
Product Performance A seed product is the sum of three core components: Base genehcs breeding Seed treatments chemistry & biological Biotechnology transgenic traits Seed Delivered Value Proposition Managed by Pioneer Internal Use Only
Product Category Common Name (a.i.) Family Use rate Ac>vity PPST 1500 Polymer, coahng 1.5 fl oz/cwt All in one unique colorant, plantability aid Gaucho InsecHcide Imidacloprid NeonicoHnoid 1.6 fl oz/cwt Trilex 2000 F fungicide (trifloxystrobin + metalaxyl) 1.0 fl oz/cwt Trilex (equilvalent rate) Allegiance (equilvalent rate) Allegiance (Phytophthora rate) Op>mize 400* Yield Shield* *Op>onal Components Bean Leaf Beetle, Aphid suppression Fusarium, Rhizoctonia, Pythium, Phytophthora fungicide trifloxystrobin strobilurin 0.32 fl oz/cwt Fusarium, Rhizoctonia fungicide metalaxyl phenylamide 0.2 fl oz/cwt Pythium, Phytophthora fungicide metalaxyl phenylamide Inoculant + LCO Biological fungicide and growth enhancer All products are trademarks of their manufacturers Soybean LCO (Lipo- chitooligosaccharide) formulated in an inoculant carrier (Bradyrhizobium jaonicum) Inoculant + LCO Add addihonal 0.55 fl oz/cwt for total Pythium, Phytophthora use rate of 0.75 fl oz/cwt 2.8 fl oz/cwt Bacillus pumilus SAR 0.1 oz/cwt More efficient N- fixahon, growth enhancement Biological fungicide and growth enhancer
Corn Seed Treatment Maxim XL/Dynasty custom blend plus Raxil 0.1 (U.S) Maxim XL/Dynasty custom blend plus Raxil 0.74 (Head Smut U.S.) Poncho 1250/Votivo Maxim XL & Dynasty (Canada) Product Category Common Name (a.i.) Family Use rate Target Pest Cruiser 5S InsecHcide Thiamethoxam NeonicoHnoid 0.25 mg ai/seed wireworm, grubs, flea beetles Maxim XL fungicide (fludioxonil + mefenoxam) 0.01246 mg ai/seed Fusarium, Pythium Maxim fungicide fludioxonil phenylpyrrole 0.0089 mg ai/seed Fusarium Apron XL fungicide mefenoxam phenylamide 0.00356 mg ai/seed Pythium Dynasty fungicide azoxystrobin strobilurin 0.0025 mg ai/seed Rhizoctonia, some Pythium Raxil 2.6F fungicide tebuconazole triazole 0.1 fl oz/cwt (0.07 mg ai/ seed) or 0.74 fl oz/cwt (0.52 mg ai/seed) Fusarium, Head Smut All products are trademarks of their manufacturers
Stand (plants/plot) Source: Pioneer Research 2008-2010.
Yield - Source: Pioneer Research 2008-2010.
Insecticide Seed Treatments Primarily neonicotinoids Broad spectrum activity on soilborne insects including wireworm, grubs, corn rootworm, seed corn maggot, aphids, bean leaf beetle Control or suppression of insect vectors of disease Barley Yellow Dwarf Aphid Stewart s Wilt Corn Flea Beetle BPMV Bean Leaf Beetle SMV Soybean Aphid
Insecticide Seed Treatments - Neonicotinoids Product Common Name (a.i.) Family Manufacturer Transloca>on Water Solubility (mg/l) Mode of Ac>on Gaucho Imidacloprid NeonicoHnoid Bayer Systemic 610 Central Nervous System Cruiser 5S Thiamethoxam NeonicoHnoid Syngenta Systemic 4100 Central Nervous System Poncho Clothianidin NeonicoHnoid Bayer Systemic 327 Central Nervous System All products are trademarks of their manufacturers
Fungicide Seed Treatments - Triazoles Rapid adoption in early 90 s, difenconazole activity dwarf bunt, smut and Fusarium in cereals. System activity on soil-borne seedling disease. MOA inhibit ergosterol biosynthesis (ergosterol important component of fungal membrane and required for fungal growth) Suppress hyphal growth not spore germination.
Pythium Liberty Center, IA May 2010
Stobilurin s Introduced in NA in 1996 Uniquely broad spectrum achvity Systemic, long residual PosiHve impact on crop growth MOA disruphon of energy produchon there by inhibihng spore germinahon Most effective if applied prior to infection.
Strobilurin Growth Effect
NemaHcide Seed Treatments Corn Poncho1250/Votivo Soybeans Evaluating PonchoVotivo along with other SCN experimental materials. Product Common Name (a.i.) Manufacturer Ac>vity AvictaDuo 250 Abamectin, thiamethoxam, Syngenta Chloride channel achvators, nerve and muscle achon Poncho 1250/VoHvo Clothianidin + Bacillus firmus Bayer Colonize plant roots developing a protechve barrier to nematode feeding. Other experimentals All products are trademarks of their manufacturers
What is AbamecHn? ~80% avermectin B1a ~20% of avermectin B1b Avicta Duo Corn is a Restricted Use Pesticide. For use by certified applicators only. Growers are not required to be certified applicators. The active ingredient in Avicta, the nematicide component of Avicta Complete Corn Stomach poison Closely related to ivermectin A fermentation product of a soil bacteria (Streptomyces avermitilis) Stimulates release of the neurotransmitter GABA; Pests are paralyzed irreversibly within hours. Efficacious at low use rates. Large molecule not translocated in plants; insoluble in water and not mobile in soil. Accumulates on outer root surface with water.
Nematode ProtecHon Poncho 1250/VOTiVO Bacteria (Bacillus firmus) colonize and grow around the root to create a living barrier of prevenhon. This barrier protects corn seedlings from a wide range of nematode species. The bacteria are very stable in the formulahon, on the seed and in the root zone. Information provide by:
25.00 Poncho 1250/Votivo Yield (Bu/A) Advantage over Standard 59 Locations 20.00 15.00 3.37 Bu/A Yield Advantage and 73% Consistency 10.00 5.00 0.00-5.00 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 45 47 49 51 53 55 57 59-10.00-15.00-20.00
Soybean Seed Treatments Compliment hybrid genetics & technologies Primary diseases Pythium Phytophthora Fusarium Rhizoctonia Primary insects Bean Leaf Beetle Soybean Aphid Seed Corn Maggot SDS & SCN
IST por>on of mix includes Gaucho at 1.6 fl oz/cwt Imidacloprid is active ingredient Protection against over-wintering populations of Bean Leaf Beetle Suppression of soybean aphids Controls Seed Corn Maggot
2006 Soybean Aphid Trial Brian Lang ISU Extension Decorah, Iowa Soybean Aphid Counts Untreated Gaucho Trilex AL Gaucho Cruiser Maxx Pak Number per Plant 400 300 200 100 0 59 66 73 79 Days After Planting Data supplied by Bayer CropScience
FST Pythium Trilex 2000 F applied at 1 fl. oz/cwt as base fungicide 1. Trifloxystrobin Rhizoctonia Fusarium 2. Metalaxyl (equivalent to 0.2 fl oz/cwt) Pythium Phytopthora
Phytophthora Root and Stem Rot (Phytophthora sojae) Management Use a combination of resistance and field tolerance if possible. Manage poorly drained soils. Avoid compaction. Crop rotation Seed treatments particularly metalaxyl or mefenoxam are highly effective.
1K 1K 1K + 6 1K Paul Stephens Soybean Pioneer Research Soybean Paul Research Stephens Princeton, IL
FST Phytophthora Trilex 2000 F applied as base fungicide @ 1 fl oz/cwt + a Spike of Allegiance FL added at.55 fl oz/cwt. Trifloxystrobin Rhizoctonia Fusarium Metalaxyl (.75 fl oz/cwt) Enhanced Pythium protechon Labeled Phytophthora protechon» Bridging gag unhl first trifoliate.» At first trifoliate the plants natural defenses begin to protect
Allegiance FL vs. Apron XL Product Pounds active/ gallon formulation Soybean Label Use Rate Phytophthora Recommended Rate PPM at Phytophthora Rate Allegiance (metalaxyl) 2.6 0.1 1.5 fl oz/cwt 0.75 oz/cwt 150 ppm Apron XL (mefenoxam or metalaxyl-m) 3.0 0.085 0.64 fl oz/ cwt 0.64 oz/cwt 150 ppm GeneHc resistance and field tolerance, combined with seed treatments, are important components to integrated management of phytophthora. Allegiance is a registered trademark of Bayer Crop Science. Apron XL is a registered trademark of a Syngenta group company. Always read and follow label directions before buying and using these products.
Amendments Biologicals LCO s NutriHonals Growth Enhancers Inoculants
Biological Seed Treatments Antagonis7c fungi or bacteria used to protect seeds and developing roots i.e. anhbiosis or prediahon. Examples: Trichoderma sp. (antagonist fungi) and Bacillus sub7lis (a bacterium). Compe77on with pathogen in rhizosphere by mulhplying in the soil and colonizing the root. Examples: VoHvo (Bacillus firmus) Induced response by the plants own defense mechanism to pathogen or parasite. Examples: Bion, Harpen Protein, SAR or ISR
Induced Response = SAR or ISR Systemic Acquired Resistance (SAR) and Induced Systemic Resistance (ISR) are both an Induced Response by plants. Plants have ability to produce a physiological or biochemical response to pathogens or parasites. Past 20 years efforts made to identify the chemical or biological elicitors of this induced response. Current research looking at the effectiveness of these elicitors. Different means to the same end result. Pieterse et al (2002) Plant Biology 4:535-544
Op>mize 400 LCO (lipo- chitooligosaccharide) Promoter Technology Signals plant for earlier root infechon triggers plant growth achvihes Earlier nodulahon Enhanced root growth Rhizobium Inoculant IniHates nitrogen fixahon in plant 120 day on- seed life Contains osmoprotectant
Increased Vigor and Plant Health
Cruiser Extreme vs Maxim XL Dyanasty Raxil Poncho/VoHvo
Nutritionals Trade name & Formulation Classification Active Ingredient Company JumpStart Nutritional Penicillium bilaii Novozymes Protinus nutritional Patented formulation containing Zn, Mn, and Fe along with other proprietary inorganic ingredients. Wolf Trax, Inc. Amplify D or L Nutritional Either 10% or 38% P 2 O 5 Conklin Maize Coat Zn nutritional Zn Nufarm FBS 1065 Nutritional Organic acid Fbsciences
Nutritional Seed Treatments Plot 208 25R57 Sativa IM Max Plot 605 25R57 Sativa IM Max, Grain Coat (Zn, Cu)
Corn Seed Treatments Compliment hybrid genetics & technologies Primary diseases Pythium Fusarium Rhizoctonia Head Smut Others (Diplodia,Colletotrichum, Penicillium, Aspergillus, Trichoderma) Primary insects Wireworm White Grub Seed Corn Maggot Sugarcane borer Black cutworm Corn rootworm Corn nematodes
All in one unique color and polymer. Application @ 1.5 fl oz/cwt Improves seed coverage and appearance Improves flowability and plantabilty of treated seed Reduces dust-off of actives during and after treating Inoculant (rhizobia) friendly formulation PPST 1500 Polymer
Pioneer Premium ST: Corn 2011 Pioneer Premium ST Offering Fungicide Insec>cide Nema>cide Maxim XL / Dynasty Cruiser Extreme 250 or Poncho 1250/VoHvo Poncho 1250/VoHvo *Pioneer is applying Raxil for enhanced disease protection in 2011. Poncho is a registered trademark of Bayer. Cruiser, Maxim XL, Dynasty, and Avicta Complete Corn are registered trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. Acceleron is a registered trademark of Monsanto. Optimize is a registered trademark of EMD Crop Bioscience. VOTiVO is a trademark of Bayer. Always read and follow label directions before buying and using these products.
Pioneer Premium ST: Soybeans 2011 Pioneer Premium ST Offering Fungicide Insecticide Nematicide New products in testing Amendment (optional) Optimize Coating Yield PPST 1500 Shield Gaucho, Trilex, and Allegiance,are registered trademarks of Bayer. Optimize is a registered trademark of EMD Crop Bioscience. Always read and follow label directions before buying and using these products.
Pioneer Premium Seed Treatment for 2011 Cruiser Extreme 250 Corn Seed Treatment Cruiser (Thiamethoxam) Maxim XL (Fludioxonil + Mefenoxam) + Dynasty (Azoxystrobin) + Raxil Wireworms, grubs, flea beetles Pythium,Rhizoctonia, Fusarium, Head Smut Poncho 1250 Votivo + Maxim XL (Fludioxonil + Mefenoxam) & Dynasty (Azoxystrobin) + Raxil Corn Rootworm, Nematodes, Heavy Wireworm & White Grub, Billbug All products are trademarks of their manufacturers
Pioneer Premium Seed Treatment for 2011 Soybean Seed Treatment Gaucho (Imidicloprid) Bean Leaf Beetle control, Aphid suppression Trilex (Trifloxystrobin) Rhizoctonia, Fusarium Allegiance (Metalaxyl) Pythium, Phytophthora Optimize * (PPST Options) Single Molecule and Inoculant Yield Shield * (PPST Options) Biological fungicide (ISR) PPST 1500 Unique all-in-one color coating and plantability aid. All products are trademarks of their manufacturers *Optimize & Yield Shield are optional component
Seed Treatment Spectrum of Control Seed Protection System Nematodes Wireworm Flea Beetle^ Seed Corn Maggot Cutworm White Grub Corn Rootworm Billbug Aphids, Thrips *Poncho 1250/ VOTiVO Poncho 250 *Avicta + Cruiser 500 ^ Longer protection * Based on individual components performance Superior Excellent Good Fair Marginal Not Labeled Information provide by:
Pioneer Premium Seed Treatment Provide the best combination of insecticide, fungicide, and other seed treatment amendments available that complement Pioneer s unique proprietary genetics and industry-leading traits. 2011 Corn Seed Treatment Offerings Cruiser Extreme 250* Concept Enhanced disease protection, secondary insect protection and enhanced early season vigor Availability Standard on Pioneer Hybrids Poncho 1250/Votivo (Same fungicide package as Cruiser Extreme 250*) Enhanced disease, low to moderate corn rootworm, billbug, heavy white grub, wireworm, and nematode protection Selected Hybrids on an as-ordered basis Cruiser Extreme 250 includes Maxim XL, Dynasty, and Cruiser. *Pioneer is applying Raxil for enhanced disease protection in 2011. Cruiser Extreme, Maxim Xl, Dynasty and Cruiser are registered trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. Raxil, Poncho and Votivo are registered trademarks of Bayer. Always read and follow label directions.
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