go through ing. Krishi Matias A. apostgui, Analytical Systems Agronomist. Corteva Agricultural Sciences
Although 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) has been in use since the beginning of the Green Revolution, in the mid-20th century its enormous benefits were sometimes overshadowed by the properties of older formulations. . activates this noble A tool with few drawbacks When applied to areas near sensitive crops.
2,4-D was the second herbicide widely used worldwide (the first being MCPA) and is still very important in irrigation systems today. Broadleaf Weed Management worldwide. Due to its characteristics such as very favourable ecotoxicological profile, low toxicity to animals, rapid degradation in soil and water, relatively low application doses per hectare, very broad weed control range and complex mode of action.this molecule A very strong herbicide with little ability to develop resistant species,
Malthus’ predictions were overturned as the Green Revolution unfolded, and this continues today as the science and technology of primary food production continue to advance.Production systems need to be constantly running adapt to new challengesIt inevitably comes at some point.
The advancement of difficult-to-control weeds has long been a major technical concern for farmers in vast regions of the world, which is why technology development companies are focused on creating alternatives to address the problem.
Corteva Agriscience has developed the Analyst system for weed control in Argentina since 2009. It was introduced recently and has 3 basic pillars to solve this problem.
The first column is Biotechnology Events in Major Crops, corn and soybeans, which make them tolerant to active ingredients that allow them to control or manage stubborn weeds.refers to the second 2,4-D.’s new formula Accompanying this system is Analyst Colex-D, which was originally launched in 2016 and improves virtually every aspect of the previous molecular formulation. Last, but perhaps more important than the previous one, is the third pillar of the system. Recommendations These new devices combine with existing technology to maximize weed control, spray safety and overall production system stability.
If we focus on the second phase or pillar of the Analyst system, there are huge advancements that can be listed in terms of formulation technology. Enlist Colex-D is made from a salt that has never been sold in other products before, namely 2,4-D choline salt.Together with a package of auxiliaries and auxiliaries it forms the so-called Colex-D technology.
This formulation technique provides Four advantages If we compare it with all the others. First, Colex-D technology significantly reduces the formation of fine droplets when spraying; therefore, it significantly reduces the risk of drift by pulling the droplets out of the air. The power of this technology is that when combined with the recommended intake nozzle, traffic can be reduced Or at a downwind distance of 30 m, the velocity of the fine droplets increased by 90%.
Another very remarkable feature is that the active ingredients are prepared using this technology hardly volatileThus, the risk of the product, once sprayed correctly, entering the gas phase and leaking out in large quantities, damaging other crops is eliminated.
The third feature is the high standard process used in preparing Analyst Colex-D, which makes it lack of special smell For older formulations based on 2,4-D.
Finally, it is the only registered and approved 2,4-D based product that can be used to analyze crops, be it corn or soybeans, absolutely and completely select them. As mentioned earlier, Corteva AgriScience has used this formula for over 12 years to classify crops in Argentina and verify its overall safety for the crop and the surrounding area. Also reduces risk to sensitive crops.