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Brazil’s MAPA requests urgent review of Spidoxamat for citrus greening control
The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) has requested “urgent analysis of products containing the active ingredient Spidoxamat” from Ibama (Brazilian Institute of Environment and Natural Resources). Spidoxamat is an active ingredient developed to control citrus gree...Read more -
Nanotechnology helps wild rice domestication
Wild allotetraploid rice (Oryza alta) is a kind of polyploid wild rice with CCDD genome, high biomass and strong stress resistance. However, the wild rice has a major drawback: strong seed shattering. A collaborative research team from China has recently used nanotechnology to significantly impro...Read more -
Buprofezin becomes new alternative to control Dalbulus maidis, research shows
The growth regulator insecticide Buprofezin has proven to be an effective tool for managing corn leafhopper (Dalbulus maidis), according to research conducted by CCGL (Cooperativa Central Gaúcha Ltda). The study, led by Dr. Glauber Renato Stürmer, an entomology researcher at CCGL, indicated that ...Read more -
MicroRNA study sets stage for crop improvements
MicroRNAs can make plants more capable of withstanding drought, salinity, pathogens and more. However, in a recent study published in Nature Plants, Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists showed just how much we didn’t know about the intricate processes plants use to produce them. Micro...Read more -
China’s total summer grain output in 2024 increased 2.5% versus 2023
On July 12, the China’s National Bureau of Statistics released 2024 statistics on national summer grain sown area, per unit output and total output. According to a survey of the 25 summer grain producing provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) in China, the sown area, per unit output an...Read more -
Revolutionizing agriculture with nanotechnology: Innovative approaches in fungal disease management and plant health monitoring
Nanotechnology has emerged as a transformative force in modern agriculture, offering innovative solutions to address challenges related to fungal plant diseases and overall agricultural productivity. Specifically, the antifungal activities of metal, metal oxide, bio-nanoparticles, and polymer nan...Read more -
Corn stunt disease catches Argentina by surprise
The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange lowered the Argentina corn estimate last week by 2.5 million tons to 49.5 million and the Rosario Exchange lowered the corn estimate to 50.5 million. These estimates are 6-7 million tons below the initial estimates at the start of the growing season. The reason cit...Read more -
Chemjoy is 9 years old!
On March 17, 2024, Chemjoy celebrated its ninth anniversary with a reflection on its journey and a commitment to continuing innovation in the agrochemical industry. Founded in 2015, the company has always been a front-runner in the development of innovative and sustainable solutions for farmers...Read more -
Chemjoy at Shanghai CAC 2024
The bustling city of Shanghai is once again playing host to the China International Agrochemical & Crop Protection Exhibition (CAC), a pivotal event in the global agrochemical industry. As the 24th edition unfolds, agrochemical companies from around the world converge at the National Exhibit...Read more -
Chemjoy Secures Patent for Innovative Glufosinate Analysis Method
Beijing, February 23rd, 2024 – In a groundbreaking development, Chemjoy Co., Ltd. has been granted a patent for their novel method of analyzing glufosinate, a widely used herbicide. Glufosinate, (CAS No.: 51276-47-2) also known as 2-amino-4-[hydroxy(methyl)phosphoryl]butanoic acid, is a po...Read more -
Agricultural Adjuvants Market Size Worth $6.4 Billion by 2031
Allied Market Research published a report, titled, “Agricultural Adjuvants Market by Product Type (Activators, Spray Modifiers, Utility Modifiers), by Utilization Type (Tank-mix Adjuvants, In-can Adjuvants), by Application (Pesticides, Herbicides, Insecticides, Others): Global Opportunity A...Read more -
Guideline for determining China pesticide registration types
When preparing for pesticide product registration, the first step is to confirm the registration type. The registration type selection directly affects the necessary data items, dossier submission, and evaluation criteria. Choosing the wrong registration type will slow down the registration proce...Read more
