Corteva Agriscience and Andermatt USA announce today a multi - year understanding for two technologies that will do good U.S. granger . Andermatt USA is the U.S. underling of Andermatt Biocontrol AG , a troupe that farm microbiological products for biologic pest ascendency .
As part of the agreement , Corteva obtain an exclusive license to a bioinsecticide based on the by nature occurring insecticidal virus , Helicoverpa armigera nucleopolyhedrovirus . The combat-ready ingredient targets larvae of African cotton bollworm , corn earworm , and other Helicoverpa coinage . Their technology allows efficient and sustainable control of these pestilence , which damage various crop .
Corteva also receive an undivided license to a biofungicide that helps provide a disease - inhibiting protective shell around plant life . Based on the combat-ready ingredient Bacillus velezensis ( synonym B. amyloliquefaciens spp . plantarum ) , the biofungicide guards plant such as potatoes , fruits and vegetables against soil - stomach pathogens including Rhizoctonia . Corteva will tender these technologies through its own brand in the U.S. grocery store under the names Hearken ™ bioinsecticide and Bexfond ™ biofungicide , respectively .
“ This is another presentation of Corteva Agriscience ’s uninterrupted committedness to providing farmers a broad reach of biological solutions . We are enabling additional tool for sustainable production , resistance management and residue direction in export crops with proven , predictable execution ; all of our biologicals are test and meet Corteva Agriscience ’s high monetary standard in Research & Development , ” said Susanne Wasson , President , Crop Protection Business Platform , Corteva Agriscience . “ We ’re pleased to work with Andermatt because they work expertise and quality for our portfolio , as an set up and recognise company in biologicals space for more than 30 geezerhood . ”
“ Combining Corteva ’s noesis and portfolio with our high - character biologicals will result in more full-bodied and sustainable nutrient organisation for granger , ” aver Russell Blair , chief executive officer of Andermatt USA . “ By reduce the development of resistance , biologicals are natural complements to existing crop protection systems . We look forward to working with Corteva to accelerate the adoption of biologicals in U.S. agriculture . ”
