Updated Syngenta training module increases understanding of corn nematodes

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Publish time: 4th March, 2015      Source: Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
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Updated Syngenta training module increases understanding of corn nematodesUpdated Syngenta training module increases understanding of corn nematodes" title="Share this link on Facebook">Greensboro, North Carolina, USAMarch 4, 2015Educates about yield-robbing corn nematodesExplains value that Avicta® Complete Corn with Vibrance® nematicide/insecticide/fungicide seed treatment brings to corn plants and growersAvailable at www.cnchemicals.com though you can’t see them in the field, nematodes have serious implications for corn plants’ yield potential. Syngenta has updated its online training module to help growers and other ag industry professionals learn more about these early-season pests.The module provides easy-to-understand information on the prevalence and symptoms of corn nematodes and other early-season diseases and insects. It also details best management practices for dealing with these pests, including the use of Avicta® Complete Corn with Vibrance® nematicide/insecticide/fungicide seed treatment, a combination of separately registered products.“It can be difficult to correctly diagnose nematodes, and even when they are diagnosed, they can cause irreversible damage,” said Marc Hennen, Seedcare product lead at Syngenta. “We’ve designed this online tutorial as an educational tool to help growers better understand nematodes and the steps they can take to protect their crops against these damaging pests. Syngenta is committed to providing seed treatments and technologies that will help farmers grow more corn.”Through a series of short, informative sections, the module teaches users about:Corn nematode species and prevalence by regionDamage caused by and symptoms of nematodesHow to test soil for nematodesManagement best practicesBenefits of Avicta Complete Corn with Vibrance seed treatmentField trial results for Avicta Complete Corn and VibranceAccess the online training module to learn more at www.cnchemicals.com the library of interactive training tutorials from Syngenta to learn more about important farm management topics at http://www.cnchemicals.com/ more information about Syngenta, visit www.cnchemicals.com. Join the conversation online – connect with us at www.cnchemicals.com news from:. Syngenta USA. Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. (USA)Website: http://www.cnchemicals.com/: March 4, 2015The news item on this page is copyright by the organization where it originatedFair use notice