14 New AIs for 2014
22 January 2014 New technology is the lifeblood of the industry. This year counters the long-term trend of fewer active-substance introductions, which have declined from 12.7 products per year in the 1990s to 10.3 in the 2000s and 7.3 per year thus far in the 2010s.
Fourteen New Active Ingredients for 2014
1. Sarmentine: A biopesticide/herbicide, it was developed in 2013 by Marrone Bio Innovations. Registration pending. It provides control of annual and perennial grass and broadleaf weeds in turf and ornamentals.
2. Mandestrobin: A fungicide, it was introduced in 2013 by Sumitomo Chemical.
3. Picarbutrazox: A fungicide, it was introduced in 2013 by Nippon Soda.
4. Cyclopyrimorate: An herbicide, it was introduced in late 2012 by Mitsui Chemicals Agro. It provides potential control of certain weeds in rice.
5. Fenquinotrione: An herbicide, it was introduced in 2013 by Kumiai Chemical.
6. Halauxifen-methyl (Arylex): An herbicide, it was introduced in 2013 by Dow AgroSciences and is expected to launch in 2014. It offers potential control of weeds in rice and cereal crops.
7. Tiafenacil: An herbicide, it was introduced in 2013 by Dongbu Hannong.
8. Cyclaniliprole: An insecticide, it was introduced in 2013 by Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha (ISK).
9. Momfluorothrin: An insecticide, it was introduced in 2013 by Sumitomo Chemical.
10. Triflumezopyrim: An insecticide, it was introduced in 2013 by DuPont.
11. Tioxazafen: A nematicide, it was introduced in 2013 by Monsanto.
12. 2-decen-2-one: A plant growth regulator, its trade name is SmartBlock. It was introduced in 2013 by Amvac Chemical. Postharvest use on stored potatoes as a sprout inhibitor. Effectively burns off “peeping” sprouts and restores dormancy. Provides 2-3 months of sprout control with one application.
13. Salicylic Acid: A plant growth regulator, its premix trade name is Consensus. It was introduced in 2013 by Loveland Products. For use on a wide range of field and vegetable crops.
14. Complex Polymeric Polyhydroxy Acid (CPPA): A plant growth regulator, it was registered in 2013 by FBSciences in the U.S. Broad-spectrum PGR for use on field and greenhouse crops. Shown to improve germination and seedling development, stimulate root and shoot growth and improve plant’s ability to withstand stress.
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