Quilt Xcel Fungicide Receives Section 3 Registration
Powerful Fungicide Provides Enhanced Disease Control and Plant Performance in Corn
Greensboro, NC (PRWEB) May 28, 2009
* New, systemic fungicide utilizing the Power of Two™ active ingredients for curative and preventive disease control in corn
Quilt Xcel™ fungicide received Section 3 registration from the EPA New, systemic fungicide utilizing the Power of Two™ active ingredients for curative and preventive disease control in corn Growers receive residual and broad-spectrum control along with optimized Plant Performance™
Syngenta Crop Protection announced today that Quilt Xcel fungicide (http://www. farmassist. com/prodrender/index. aspx? ProdID=1089&ProdNM=Quilt%20Xcel) received a Section 3 registration from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Quilt Xcel is a systemic fungicide containing the Power of Two active ingredients to provide both curative and preventive disease control. As the next evolution of elite systemic fungicides, Quilt Xcel offers growers a new standard for long-lasting control of challenging diseases and optimized Plant Performance (http://www. plantperformance. com).
"As the global leader in fungicide development, we are excited to offer the best choice for the most advanced disease control," said Jamie Eichorn, fungicide brand manager with Syngenta Crop Protection. "With Quilt Xcel, our goal is to protect the investment the grower has already made with seed and crop protection inputs, and to help maximize his yield through broader-spectrum disease control and optimized Plant Performance."
Quilt Xcel offers long-lasting residual control and broad-spectrum disease control, while optimizing the benefits of Plant Performance. These benefits can lead to healthier plants that produce higher yields due to enhanced drought tolerance and better photosynthetic efficiency essential to maximizing yield.
In addition to corn, Quilt Xcel received registration on almonds, bananas, berries, bulb vegetables, carrots, celery, cereals, cranberries, filberts, grasses, mint, pecans, pistachios, rice, sorghum, soybeans, stone fruits, strawberries, and tree nuts.
More information is available from your sales representative, by calling the Syngenta Customer Center at 866-SYNGENTA (866-796-4368), or by visiting www. farmassist. com.
Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 24,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Through world-class science, global reach and commitment to our customers we help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. For more information about us please go to www. syngenta. com.
Media contacts:
Sarah Umstead
Gibbs & Soell, Inc. Public Relations
919-870-5718
Wendell Calhoun
Syngenta Crop Protection
336-632-6000
Related Links:
Syngenta Crop Protection (http://www. syngentacropprotection. com)
Purdue University Corn Disease Guide (http://www. btny. purdue. edu/Extension/Pathology/CropDiseases/Corn/corn1.html)
LSU Ag Center Plant Disease Guide (http://www. lsuagcenter. com/en/crops_livestock/crops/corn/Diseases/)
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Important: Always read and follow label instructions when buying or using this product. Plant Performance™, Power of Two™, Quilt Xcel™, Quilt® and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company.
As of this printing, Quilt Xcel is not currently registered for use or sale in all states. Please check with your state or local extension service before buying or using this product.
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