BASF Adds Two New Seed Treatment Packages for Cotton
December 21, 2020 BASF is strengthening its seed to harvest cotton portfolio with the introduction of Core and Prime seed treatments, two new seed treatment packages that combine top seed treatment fungicides with Copeo Seed Treatment nematicide.
The seed treatment packages are commercially available on all FiberMax and Stoneville seed varieties through local BASF Authorized Cottonseed Sub-Agents for use in the 2021 cotton growing season.
“Our goal at BASF is to provide growers with the most effective tools to get the job done, and that means offering them a choice in seed treatment packages that best fit their needs,” said Hadley Howard, Product Manager, U.S. Cottonseed. “Both Core and Prime seed treatment packages offer growers early season protection against diseases and nematodes, while Prime seed treatment package is our elite offer for cotton farmers seeking enhanced protection and early-season vigor.”
Prime Seed Treatment for Cotton
Starting with F500 and Xemium fungicides, Prime seed treatment provides growers maximum protection of their seed investment and contributes to rapid emergence, improved vigor and healthier plants in tough planting conditions. The treatment:
- Protects against key early-season seed and seedling diseases such as Rhizoctonia solani, Pythium, Fusarium and Thielavioposis basicola.
- Defends against damage caused by early season insects, including thrips and aphids.
- Protects cotton roots from economically significant nematodes, including reniform and root-knot nematodes, enabling increased growth, vigor and higher yield potential.
Core Seed Treatment for Cotton
Similar to Prime seed treatment, Core seed treatment also includes F500 fungicide to provide growers with baseline protection from key early season diseases, such as Rhizoctonia solani, Pythium, Fusarium and Thielavioposis basicola. It also protects cotton roots from economically significant nematodes, including reniform and root-knot nematodes.
To learn more about BASF Prime and Core seed treatment packages, contact your local BASF representative or visit the FiberMax or Stoneville websites.
Based on information from BASF
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