Corteva Seed Applied Technologies
To get the most out of your seed investment, protect every seed right from the start with advanced seed treatments from Corteva Agriscience.
What makes Corteva seed treatments unique?
Discovering novel actives
Corteva Agriscience works to discover new actives for seed protection, drawing on the world-class research and the resources of strategic collaborators who are leading seed protection innovations. At our Centre for Seed Applied Technologies (CSAT)—with locations around the world—Corteva screens a diverse range of technologies, looking for new ingredients with the most valuable characteristics and modes of action to meet farmers’ needs.
Developing products to solve challenges
Among the hundreds of possible product combinations we evaluate, Corteva only brings seed treatments to market that are proven to solve on-farm challenges. Every product formulation is thoroughly tested in the lab and in the field to get a complete understanding of its characteristics and benefits, and ensure it performs to expectations.
Developing support
Corteva seed treatment products help plants reach their full genetic potential and add value to seed. Products are supported by our team of scientists dedicated to seed-applied technology and our rigorous six-step PASSER process which evaluates every formulation for plantability, application, seed safety, stewardship, efficacy and regulatory factors to ensure the highest-quality seed protection.
PASSER process
Seed treatments developed in CSAT facilities undergo our exclusive PASSER process, a six-step evaluation that measures key performance and use factors for seed treatments.
Plantability
Maximizing seed flow and planting precision
Corteva Agriscience™ seed treatment recipes are tested using planting simulators in our CSAT labs, checking for accurate seed drop, singulation and placement.
Application
Refining processes to work across seed properties (size, shape, hybrid/variety) and environmental conditions
Products and combinations are tested for consistent, uniform application, product adhesion and dust-off in a wide range of conditions.
Seed safety
Ensuring treatments don’t adversely affect seed germination
Corteva carefully investigates every seed treatment recipe for any potential negative effects on germination. Treatments are studied extensively in our research laboratories and greenhouses, on more than 60,000 plots annually, and in the fields of real farmers throughout our testing network.
Stewardship
Minimising potential adverse effects on people and the environment
Corteva seed treatments are evaluated to ensure they minimize exposure to off-target species and fit with responsible farming practices.
Efficacy
Evaluating protection and vigour to confirm the seed treatment performs as expected, even in challenging environments
Corteva seed treatment products are specially selected for their agronomic characteristics to complement seed genetics. Our scientists also study how biological seed treatment ingredients may be impacted by other products, ensuring they retain their activity.
Regulatory
Meeting regulations and guidelines
Corteva works closely with global regulatory agencies so that our seed treatment products meet regulatory guidelines and farmers have market access for crops harvested from treated seed.
CSAT - Corteva's Europe Center for seed treatments
Products
Lumivia® is a convenient seed applied insecticide that protects rice seedlings from damage by rice water weevil and chironomids. This unique solution to protect the roots helps growers achieve strong, uniform stands. Young plants get off to a good, healthy start leading to secured yields.
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PANACEA® SEED TREATMENT
A Mark of Assurance in Seed Treatments
High yield potentials start with a uniform and healthy plant population. The Panacea® seed treatment package protects your seed and seedlings from a variety of early-season insects, soil- and seed-borne diseases for a great head start. Panacea® seed treatments are designed, verified and proven to work with Pannar® brand genetics, giving farmers a higher level of confidence in their seed treatment options.
LUMIGEN® SEED TREATMENT
Supercharge Your Crops With The Ultimate Protection
A seed treatment package should perform as expected and work well with the genetics that you are planting - ensuring a successful planting season and ultimately an excellent yield. We guarantee a higher level of confidence when it comes to our LumiGEN® seed treatments packages which are designed, verified and proven to work with Pioneer genetics.
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Our global commitment to developing seed treatments
Inside each seed sits the promise of a strong, healthy plant that will one day be harvested. From the moment a seed is planted, it’s challenged by diseases, pests and an unpredictable environment, all of which can keep it from reaching its full potential. New innovation in Seed Applied Technologies from Corteva Agriscience help seed get off to a strong start, for a growing and sustainable future. Find out more about our global commitment to developing seed treatments.
Contact
Johan Janse van Rensburg
AME Seed Applied Technology Manager
M: +27 66 478 3790 I E: johan.janse-van-rensburg@corteva.com
Soané Ackerman
AME CSAT Laboratory Lead
T: +27 76 484 0299 I E: soane.ackerman@corteva.com