b'PARTNER CONTENTstart both above and below ground. Saltro fungicide seed treatment, the newest seed treatment from Syngenta, delivers superior SDSThe Science Behind Saltroprotection and robust activity against nematodes without the stress. By protecting seedlings from SDS without adding stress, SaltroSyngenta has been on the forefront of seed treatment research helps soybeans develop larger and healthier roots, better plantfor four decades, and the latest offering, Saltro fungicide seed stands that canopy quicker and higher potential yield. Saltro istreatment, marks yet another breakthrough in the companys long an upgrade in SDS protection that will change the way growershistory of seed treatment innovation.protect soybeans against SDS and nematodes to help them reach full genetic yield potential. Superior SDS ProtectionFormulated with Adepidyn fungicide, Saltro has more power Better Protection, Higher Potential Yields to protect against sudden death syndrome (SDS) than older Saltro will be available for the 2020 growing season and containstechnologies, delivering SDS protection without the stress. Adepidyn fungicide, an extremely powerful SDHI mode of action,Salto has much higher intrinsic activity against Fusarium virguliforme, the cause of SDS, than the current market standard. which outperforms older chemistries and provides higher poten- When comparing the same concentrations of Saltro and older seed tial yield.treatments, as shown in the image below, the diameter of the fungal mat shown in each petri dish demonstrates that Saltro exhibits Growers have come to expect that they have to give uphigher intrinsic activity, or more power, against the pathogen.Upgraded Handling and Application Characteristicsearly-season plant health in order to get SDS protection,Thanks to extensive testing at The Seedcare Institute, Saltro is but with Saltro, thats no longer true.formulated to enable an easier treating experience, in addition to delivering SDS protection and robust nematode activity. With Saltro, Paul Oklesh treaters can expect less treater buildup, better storage stability and handling characteristics, improved wet seed flow, less dust-off and no sludge formation. For the first time ever, growers will have a seed treatment op- Saltro is truly an upgrade across the board. With better tion for protecting their soybeans against SDS and nematodes thatSDS protection, strong nematode activity, better application and doesnt cause additional stress on the plant and enables soybeanshandling characteristics, it is a full package, said Dale Ireland, Ph.D, to reach their full genetic potential, said Ireland.technical product lead with Syngenta Seedcare. With Saltro, weve seen a statistically significant yield increase of 3 bu/A over the current standard in heavy SDS environments. Its definitely an upgrade for SDS protection. Saltro also delivers robust activity across a broad spectrum of nematode species, including soybean cyst nematodethe No. 1 yield-robbing pest in soybeans and a major contributor to SDS infection.Beyond the SDS and nematode protection Saltro provides, growers can also look forward to their soybeans having better stands, healthier leaves and more robust early-season root mass development. Growers have come to expect that they have to give up early-season plant health in order to get SDS protection, but with Saltro, thats no longer true. Saltro provides superior SDS protection without the stress, ensuring soybeans are not only getting a new standard of SDS protection, but also a strong start upon emer-gence, said Paul Oklesh, product lead for Syngenta Seedcare. Syngenta trials at The Seedcare Institute, MN; April 2019. JANUARY 2020SEEDWORLD.COM /57'