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Genuity SmartStax

Introducing the Most Advanced, All-In-One Corn Trait

The Genuity™ SmartStax™ Corn technology provides control of the absolute broadest spectrum of above and below-ground insects and herbicide tolerance.

Employing new innovations from Monsanto and Dow, this revolutionary new corn trait platform is achieved through best-in-class trait integration to enable the highest level of whole-farm yield potential.



Spectrum
  • The absolute broadest spectrum of above and below-ground insect protection.
  • Monsanto’s industry-leading Roundup Ready® 2 Technology with Bayer CropScience’s LibertyLink® herbicide tolerance for broad spectrum weed control.

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Multiple Modes-of-Action
  • The use of multiple modes-of-action provides the most consistent insect protection.
  • Maintains long-term durability of the trait technology.

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Acceleron™ Seed Treatment Products
  • Exclusive fungicide combination featuring ipconazole, metalaxyl and trifloxystrobin for excellent protection against primary seed-borne and soil-borne diseases.
  • Early season insect control utilizing clothianidin, a leading insecticide, to reduce damage caused by secondary pests.

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Reduced Refuge (corn belt 5%)
  • The industry's first reduced refuge system for both above AND below-ground insect protection.
  • Enables the highest whole-farm yield potential on the market.

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Total Peace of Mind
  • Most advanced trait platform delivers all-in-one crop protection.
  • Less soil-applied insecticide.

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» Genuity™ SmartStax™ Whole-Farm Value Calculator
» IRM Refuge Calculator

Genuity™ SmartStax™ Corn is scheduled for Launch in 2010

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™ 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.

ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Genuity™, Genuity and Design™, Genuity Icons, SmartStax™, and SmartStax and Design™ are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. 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. ©2009 Monsanto Company.

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