12/05/2012
Enlist E3™ Soybean Brand Announced
Brand Name Reinforces Potential of First Ever Three-Gene Herbicide Tolerant Soybean
Dow AgroSciences LLC, a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), and MS Technologies have unveiled Enlist E3™ soybeans as the brand name for the industry’s first-ever, three-gene herbicide tolerant soybean. This advanced technology was submitted for U.S. regulatory approval in August 2011 and is anticipated to be launched in 2015 pending U.S. and import
country approvals. Enlist E3 soybeans will be brought to market in high-yielding varieties, widely available in multiple brands for farmers who want improved weed control and high yields.
The Enlist E3 soybean event developed by the companies includes, for the first time, three herbicide tolerance genes stacked together as part of a single genetic event in the soybean genome. These genes provide tolerance to Dow AgroSciences’ new 2,4-D product called Enlist Duo, glyphosate,and glufosinate. Enlist E3 soybeans will be another product offering in the Enlist™ Weed Control System.
“Enlist E3 soybeans will set the new standard for weed control and yield performance in soybeans,” said Lauren August, MS Technologies. “This first-ever three-gene stack event has been packaged in high-yielding elite germplasm from MS Technologies which, when combined, will allow growers to maximize per acre profits.”
“Farmers need solutions for ever-increasing weed challenges, and Enlist E3 soybeans will enable exceptional weed control delivered from the Enlist system, combined with the latest advancement in soybean technology,” said Tom Wiltrout, Seeds and Traits Strategy Leader, Dow AgroSciences. “Enlist E3 soybeans will be offered throughout the industry, providing seed companies and soybean growers another choice to advance their weed control and deliver improved yields.”
About Dow AgroSciences
Dow AgroSciences, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, develops leading-edge crop protection and plant biotechnology solutions to meet the challenges of the growing world. Dow AgroSciences is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company and had annual global sales of $5.7 billion in 2011. Learn more at www.dowagro.com. Follow Dow AgroSciences on Facebook and YouTube or subscribe to our News Release RSS Feed.
®™ DOW Diamond, Enlist, Enlist E3 and Enlist Duo are trademarks of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow. Roundup Ready and Roundup Ready 2 Yield are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. Enlist E3 soybeans are jointly developed by Dow AgroSciences and MS Technologies. Enlist Duo herbicide is not registered for sale or use in all states. Contact your state pesticide regulatory agency to determine if a product is registered for sale or use in your state. Always read and follow label directions.
About MS Technologies®
MS Technologies® LLC is a leading trait, technology and soybean genetics provider. MS Technologies® features a portfolio of in-house traits, as well as wide access to other traits and technologies through collaborative agreements with other parties. For more information on MS Technologies®, visit our website at www.mstechseed.com.