Smartstax Pro Technology: The First commercial Use of RNAI Technology for Managing Corn Rootworm
2022
- Bayer Crop Science
Project Media
In 2022, Bayer Crop Science is planning a limited commercial launch of SmartStax PRO with RNAi Technology. SmartStax® PRO will be the first product with three modes of action for corn rootworm control, two from B.t. proteins (Cry3Bb1 and Cry34Ab1/ Cry35Ab1) and one from a unique RNAi mode of action (DvSnf7 dsRNA). Large scale field studies implemented in 2021 assessed SmartStax® PRO Technology and other leading corn rootworm products, including SmartStax® Technology, Optimum® AcreMax® XTreme Technology, Qrome® Technology, and Agrisure Duracade® Technology across a range of corn rootworm pressure. SmartStax® PRO Technology consistently had lower node injury scores compared to the other corn rootworm technologies.