Dow AgroSciences, MS Technologies Receive Patent for Unique Gene Insertion in Enlist E3™ Soybeans
22 February 2017 - 12:00AM
Business Wire
Technology innovation and integration help advance modern
agriculture, and an example of this progress comes from Dow
AgroSciences LLC, a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:
DOW), and MS Technologies, LLC, as the companies announce receipt
of a significant patent covering soybean plants and seeds
containing the innovative Enlist E3™ event. U.S. Patent No.
9,540,655 acknowledges the proprietary work done to develop new
soybean products tolerant to three herbicides’ modes of action,
providing farmers significantly improved cropping systems to
address resistant and hard-to-control weeds. The ability to combine
multiple herbicide tolerance genes of interest in a single location
in high-performing soybean genetics ultimately benefits farmers
through bringing forward improved products like Enlist E3
soybeans.
The Enlist E3 soybean event includes, for the first time, three
herbicide tolerance genes combined in a genetic event in the
soybean genome. These genes provide tolerance to Dow AgroSciences’
Enlist Duo® with Colex-D® Technology (a combination of new 2,4-D
choline and glyphosate) as well as glufosinate herbicide. A product
offering of the Enlist system, Enlist E3 soybeans will be brought
to market in high-yielding varieties for farmers who want improved
weed control and high yields. The innovative product is being
developed through a collaboration between MS Technologies and Dow
AgroSciences.
The patent also covers methods of controlling weeds in a field
of Enlist E3 soybeans by applying herbicides, including Dow
AgroSciences’ new 2,4-D choline product, glyphosate, and/or
glufosinate, over the field.
Dow AgroSciences’ Enlist herbicide tolerance traits and
formulation innovations patent portfolio continues to grow in the
United States and other key geographies. Dow AgroSciences has filed
for broad patent protection for its Enlist traits in major
cultivation countries around the world.
About Dow AgroSciences
Dow AgroSciences discovers, develops, and brings to market crop
protection and plant biotechnology solutions for the growing world.
Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, Dow AgroSciences is a wholly
owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company and had annual global
sales of $6.2 billion in 2016. Learn more at www.dowagro.com.
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About MS Technologies
MS Technologies™ LLC is a leading trait, technology and soybean
genetics provider. MS Technologies™ LLC feature a portfolio of
in-house traits, as well as wide access to other traits and
technologies through collaborative agreements with other parties.
Follow MS Technologies™ on Twitter, visit
our Facebook page or view our website.
™®Enlist, Enlist E3, Enlist Duo and the Enlist logos are
trademarks of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated
company of Dow. Enlist E3 soybeans were jointly developed with MS
Technologies. Enlist Duo is not registered for sale or use in all
states or counties. Contact your state pesticide regulatory agency
to determine if a product is registered for sale or use in your
area. Always read and follow label directions. ©2017 Dow
AgroSciences LLC. DAS (02/17)
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