Research at Bayer
Research at Bayer CropScience
In 2008, EUR 649 million, or about 24 percent of the Bayer Group’s research and development budget, was spent in the CropScience subgroup.
Major areas of focus include not only conventional crop protection but also plant biotechnology. The main aim of research and development work in plant biotechnology is to improve the agronomic characteristics and quality of crop plants. The technologies employed in this area comprise all the tools required to improve important crops such as cotton, canola and rice for producers and industry partners – from the identification of a target gene to the development of a plant.
Topical examples of active ingredients to emerge from research at Bayer CropScience are:
Topical examples of active ingredients to emerge from research at Bayer CropScience are:
- Fluopicolide (lead brand: Infinito®): fungicide with a new mechanism of action to control fungus strains that have already acquired resistance to standard fungicides;
- Flubendiamide (lead brand: Belt®): insecticide for foliar spray application that protects mainly against all major types of caterpillar;
- Tembotrione (lead brand: Laudis®): new leaf-active herbicide that destroys weeds’ protection against UV light;
- Quickbayt®: insecticide to control flies in stables;
- Exemptor®: insecticide for the green industry.
Attractive Agchem Pipeline set to bring 10 new Actives to Market until 2012
Extensive information on research and development at Bayer CropScience is available for download here:
Bayer's Perspective on Innovation 2006: Bayer CropScience Workshop
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(PDF 1612 KB)Summary of the statements in written form for download
Further information on research at Bayer CropScience can be found in our research scientific magazine:
20th edition
Research for the second green revolution: Safe harvests - worldwideWhen genes get crossed: Integrated breeding for high-quality fruit and vegetablesSelectively through any barrier: Optimum formulations for pesticidal active substancesDNA analysis to find mutations: Molecular biology reveals resistance in weedsFighting fungal infestation and heat shock: A fungicide with anti-stress potential"Endurance is the key to achieving your goal": A crop protection researcher with long-term success: Dr. Reiner FischerThe secret life of termites: Genetic fingerprinting helps keep track of insectsResearch networking: Bayer scientists involved in numerous international research collaborationsAphid control with mathematics: Computer simulation for effective pesticidesCurrent edition 20
19th edition
In a class of its own: New insecticidal mechanism of action discoveredStrategies for healthy harvests:Active ingredients from Bayer are protecting agricultural products
Green fitness program: Biotechnology optimizes yield in cropsWhen plants get rusty: A new lease of life for well-established fungicide19th edition18th edition
Damaged cell walls: Microscope aids in discovering mechanism of action Better oil for better health: New rapeseed variety A health farm for plants: An insecticide that also protects plants against stress Water with added protection: New active ingredients for greenhouse plants The mycotoxin detective: Rapid diagnostic test developed for cereal 18th edition17th edition
In search of new chemicals: A natural scientist with a passion for history:
Graham HolmwoodIn the garden of molecules: DNA chips in active substance research Precious fibers made of “white gold”: Plant biotechnology to improve the quality of cotton
17th edition
A natural scientist with a passion for history: Graham Holmwood
In the garden of molecules: DNA chips in active substance research Precious fibers made of “white gold”: Plant biotechnology to improve the quality of cotton 17th edition16th edition
Learning from evolution: Crop protection enriched by the use of natural substances Braving the drought: Genetic engineering improves crop yields 16th edition15th edition
Protective coating: New seed treatment helps to combat western corn rootworm (PDF)Double whammy for fungi: New fungicide provides useful plants with dual protection (PDF)Voracious beasts approaching:
Pests from Bayer´s Monheim Research Center (PDF)15th edition
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