Traits
Our Trait Lineup Offers Proven Protection Through Advanced Technology.
DEKALB® is focused on rapidly integrating traits farmers want into the newest high-yielding, exclusive
genetics. Most importantly, this ensures we deliver a broad lineup of products that combine the best germplasm with
the latest traits for maximum yield potential.
- The broadest spectrum of protection in the market
- Multiple modes-of-action provide consistent herbicide tolerance and above and below-ground insect
protection
- Exclusive Acceleron™ Seed Treatment Systems can help provide protection from secondary
insects and major seed and seedling diseases right from the start
- Reduces refuge in the Corn Belt from 20% to just 5%, enabling the highest whole-farm yield potential in
the market
- All-in-one crop protection brings total peace of mind
Broadest Spectrum Above and Below Ground Insect Protection
Triple-mode activity
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- European Corn Borer (Ostrinia nubilalis)
- Southwestern Corn Borer (Diatraea graandiosella)
- Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda)
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Dual-mode activity
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- Northern Corn Rootworm (Diabrotica barberi)
- Western Corn Rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera)
- Corn Earworm (Helicoverpa zea)
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Single-mode activity
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- Western Bean Cutworm (Richia albicosta)
- Black Cutworm (Agrotis ipsilion)
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Insect
Protection: Seedcorn maggot, White grub, Wireworm, Corn leaf aphid,
Grape colapsis and Southern corn leaf beetle
Genuity™ SmartStax™ Refuge Requirements
Why Plant a Refuge?
Click here for a useful tool that tracks corn earworm flights
- Genuity™ VT Triple PRO offers the first ever dual mode of action for above-ground insect
protection,
which can improve grain quality and increase yields. It provides broad spectrum insect protection
against target pests, including corn borer, while adding two previously uncontrolled pests: corn earworm
and fall armyworm. This trait, in combination with exclusive DEKALB genetics, provides farmers with
superior performance with the next generation of insect protection.
- Because DEKALB with Genuity™ VT Triple PRO contains dual modes of action, a refuge reduction for
corn
borer has been approved in the South from 50 percent to 20 percent. This reduction allows now for a
standard 20 percent refuge in both the South and throughout the Corn Belt.
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PRODUCTIVITY
DEKALB® Genuity™ VT Triple PRO™ offers enhanced yield potential because it combines unique germplasm with the industry's first dual mode-of-action above-ground insect protection, stacked with below-ground insect protection and Roundup Ready® 2 Technology.
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REFUGE REDUCTION
Farmers in the southern U.S. can now protect 80% of their farm with DEKALB® Genuity™ VT Triple PRO™, resulting in potential whole farm yield increases.
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OPTIMIZING YIELD and GRAIN QUALITY
Maximum protection against root, stalk and ear feeding insects reduces potential insect damage and enhances grain quality.
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- Advanced root protection, stalk protection and weed control, maximizing yield potential
- More consistent level of insecticidal protein resulting in improved insect protection
- Enhanced trait performance through the use of VecTran® Technology
- Broader spectrum of weed control through Roundup Ready 2 Technology
- Superior crop safety
- Unsurpassed weed control when used in the Roundup Ready® Corn 2 system
- Outstanding crop safety
- Wider application window when used in the Roundup Ready Corn 2 system
Growers should refer to Monsanto's Technology Use Guide for information on crop stewardship regarding the
potential movement of pollen to neighboring crops. Always Read and Follow Pesticide Label Directions.
Monsanto Company is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship® (ETS). This product has been commercialized in
compliance with the ETS Product Launch Stewardship Guidance and the Monsanto Product Launch Stewardship policy,
after meeting applicable regulatory requirements in key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Any
crop or material produced from this product can only be exported to, or used, processed or sold in countries
where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. It is a violation of national and international law
to move material containing biotech traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted. Growers
should talk to their grain handler or product purchaser to confirm their buying position for this product.
Excellence Through Stewardship® is a registered trademark of Biotechnology Industry Organization.
IMPORTANT: Grain Marketing and Seed Availability: Genuity™ VT Triple PRO™ has received the
necessary approvals in the United States, however, as of 07/30/08, approvals have not been received in certain
major corn export markets. Genuity™ VT Triple PRO will not be launched and seed will not be available
until
after import approvals are received in appropriate major corn export markets. When launched, Genuity™ VT
Triple
PRO will bear the Market Choices mark, indicating the need to find a market for the crop that will not ship the
grain or its processed products to Europe. It is a violation of national and international law to move material
containing biotech traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted. Other stewardship
requirements may apply; consult with your seed representative for current stewardship information.
Genuity™ SmartStax™ has received the necessary approvals in the United States, however, as of August 2009
approvals have not been received in certain major corn export markets. Genuity™ SmartStax™ will not be launched
and seed will not be available until after import approvals are received in appropriate major corn export
markets. B.t. products, including Genuity™ SmartStax™ may not yet be registered in all states. Check with your
Monsanto representative for the registration status in your state
IMPORTANT: The following information is current as of 08/07/08: YieldGard Plus and YieldGard Rootworm with
Roundup Ready Corn 2 are grandfathered for import and use in processed feed in the E.U. YieldGard Plus with
Roundup Ready Corn 2, YieldGard VT Rootworm/RR2 and YieldGard VT Triple are neither approved nor grandfathered
and there is zero tolerance for these traits in processed feed imported in the E.U. Growers of all products
bearing the Market Choices mark must talk to their grain handler to confirm the handler's buying position for
grain from these products. It is a violation of national and international law to move material containing
biotech traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted. B.t. products may not yet be
registered in all states. Check with your Monsanto representative for the registration status in your state.
ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready® crops contain genes that confer
tolerance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup® agricultural herbicides.
Roundup® agricultural herbicides will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Genuity™
VT PRO™ and Genuity™ VT Triple PRO™ commercialization is dependent on
many
factors, including successful conclusion of regulatory process. Genuity™ VT PRO™ and
Genuity™
VT Triple PRO™ have not been registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It is a
violation of federal law to promote or sell an unregistered pesticide. Respect the Refuge®,
Roundup®, Roundup Ready®, YieldGard®, YieldGard VT and
Design®, Genuity™ VT PRO™, YieldGard VT Rootworm/RR2®,
YieldGard
VT Triple®, and Genuity™ VT Triple PRO™, Genuity™, Genuity and Design™,
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LLC. DEKALB, DEKALB and Design and WHEN PERFORMANCE COUNTSTM are trademarks of DeKalb Genetics Corporation.
Liberty Link and the Water Droplet Design® is a registered trademark of Bayer CropScience AG. Herculex is a
trademark of Dow AgroSciences LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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