HELM Agro Readies Reviton Herbicide for Upcoming U.S. Launch
August 3, 2020 Helm Agro US has announced Reviton as the name of its new herbicide currently under EPA regulatory review.
Reviton is a non-selective PPO-inhibitor herbicide for preplant burndown and desiccation and is one of the first new PPO herbicides to be introduced in the U.S. in more than a decade. U.S. launch of Reviton is anticipated later this year following federal and state registrations for use in cotton, field corn, soybeans and wheat. Additional crop registrations are expected.
Reviton contains a novel active ingredient called Tergeo, which was discovered by Farm Hannong, a Korean agrochemical company, and globally commercialized as a joint development with Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha, Ltd, a Japanese agrochemical company. HELM Agro US and Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha entered into a long-term collaboration earlier this year for the commercial development of Reviton herbicide and the novel molecule for the U.S. crop protection market.
In more than 700 North American product development trials and regulatory studies to date, Reviton has demonstrated extremely high-performance ratings in burndown control for more than 50 broadleaf and grass weeds, including ALS, triazine and glyphosate-resistant species. Its active ingredient is fast-acting, with effects occurring within 24 hours after application.
Additional characteristics of Reviton include an ultra-low use rate, tank mix compatibility, crop rotational flexibility and expanded use as a desiccant for cotton. It is classified as a Group 14 herbicide and will be formulated as a suspension concentrate following EPA clearance for commercial activities.
Dave Schumacher, President of HELM Agro US, describes Reviton as a next-generation chemistry specifically designed to solve growers’ toughest weed control challenges across a wide range of crops and geographies.
“At a time when few new herbicides are being brought to market, Reviton is truly breakthrough technology,” he says. “The performance of Reviton in field trials has been impressive. Growers and retailers will be excited once they see the product in action.”
Helm Agro US, located in Tampa, FL, is a global manufacturer of high quality crop protection and fertilizer products. Additional information and technical educational insights about Reviton are available on the Helm Agro US website, by calling 813-621-8846 or contacting your local HELM sales representative.
Based on information provided by Helm Agro US
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