Enlist Soybeans and Corn Receive FDA OK
13 December 2011 Dow AgroSciences said its Enlist corn and soybeans successfully completed a legal and regulatory review by the FDA, as its new 2, 4-D-resistant weed control system moves closer to a market introduction.
The Enlist weed control system uses an innovative combination of herbicides and herbicide-tolerant traits in elite corn and soybean germplasm, Dow said, and will be introduced once all regulatory approvals are secured.
“With a significant rise in glyphosate-resistant and hard-to-control weeds in 2011, farmers need new technology to address their weed control challenges in a sustainable way,” said Joe Vertin, global business leader, Enlist Weed Control System, Dow AgroSciences.
“This step forward in the regulatory process indicates the strong foundation of science and stewardship supporting the Enlist system and the innovation it represents.”
The company previously received EPA registration for 2,4-D choline, which is a key component of the herbicide solution for the Enlist system.
-Jaclyn Sindrich
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