Nippon Soda and Syngenta Enter into Global Licensing Agreement for Novel Seed Treatment Technology

• A new active ingredient that brings innovation for control of Pythium
  diseases and adds a novel mode of action to leading Syngenta Seedcare
  portfolio
• It ensures one seed turns into one plant thus maximizing the genetic
  potential
• It is supported by best-in-industry expertise and the Global Seedcare
  Institute Network
• First commercial launch is expected in the United States and Canada in
  2019

TOKYO & BASEL, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nippon Soda and Syngenta announced today a global seed treatment
licensing agreement for PICARBUTRAZOX, a new active ingredient from a
novel chemical class discovered by Nippon Soda. It shows robust and
reliable performance for the control of Pythium damping off and seedling
blight diseases under many different cropping systems.

Tackling Pythium allows farmers to adopt reduced or no-tillage cropping
systems protecting the soil, avoid the costs of having to replant and
get benefits from better germination, strong stand establishment and
higher yields.

Ioana Tudor, Global Head of Syngenta Seedcare, said “We are proud that
Nippon Soda has partnered with Syngenta Seedcare to bring this exciting
technology to the seed industry and farmers globally. PICARBUTRAZOX,
with its novel mode of action will strengthen Syngenta’s leading Pythium
control portfolio Mefenoxam and Azoxystrobin Technology in corn,
soybeans, canola, oilseed rape, cereals and other crops.”

Chinami Yokota, Nippon Soda Director of Development Department, said
“Nippon Soda has strong research capabilities and it was an excellent
decision to choose Syngenta Seedcare as a leader in the seed treatment
market to broaden the use of PICARBUTRAZOX beyond foliar application.”

First registrations of PICARBUTRAZOX on seed treatment are expected in
the United States and Canada in 2019.

About Syngenta

Syngenta is a leading agriculture company helping to improve global food
security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available
resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions,
our 27,500 people in over 90 countries are working to transform how
crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation,
enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities. To learn more
visit www.syngenta.com
and www.twitter.com/Syngenta.

Find out more about Syngenta Seedcare at https://www.syngentaseedcare.com/.

About Nippon Soda

Since our founding in 1920, Nippon Soda has accumulated unique
technologies and know-how, and provided highly functional and
high-value-added chemical products in such diverse fields as
agriculture, pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. Furthermore, as a
company that handles chemical substances, we have always been mindful of
the doctrine of responsible care and have driven business activities
with attention to the environment, safety and health. Going forward,
Nippon Soda will contribute to the building of a rich society that
realizes the dreams of the next generation through innovative
technologies and products.

For additional information, visit the company’s website at www.nippon-soda.co.jp.

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Nippon
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Soda Media:
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Satoshi Takeuchi, +81 3 3245 6053
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