News - Resistance

Agriculture

Researchers monitor weed resistance to herbicides in Mato Grosso

Free online platform helps producers better plan control strategies

13.06.2023 | 14:37 (UTC -3)

Pesticides

Research confirms resistance of psyllids to pyrethroids and neonicotinoids

Insecticides based on the active ingredients bifenthrin and imidacloprid are no longer effective in controlling the insect that transmits greening in some locations and should be temporarily avoided if control failures are observed after their use.

01.06.2023 | 15:30 (UTC -3)

Agriculture

Research identifies genetic signature of sugarcane resistant to orange rust

Study, the result of Scientific Initiation, was developed with support from the Sugarcane Genetic Improvement Program, from the Araras Campus of UFSCar

05.04.2023 | 14:43 (UTC -3)

Agriculture

Embrapa Cerrados launches soybean cultivars that resist drought and nematodes

The materials are options with high productive potential and production stability for producers

27.03.2023 | 14:09 (UTC -3)

caterpillars

Caterpillar resistance to Bt soybeans worries MS producers

Refuge planting is the main tool of Insect Resistance Management (MRI) programs, being effective in preventing or delaying the emergence of resistance in pests.

16.02.2023 | 15:37 (UTC -3)

Herbicides

National study shows overview of weed resistance to herbicides

One of the results is a platform that provides spatial data on occurrences in several states in the country

24.01.2023 | 14:14 (UTC -3)

Cultivars

Research develops potatoes resistant to foliar diseases and suitable for organic cultivation

Cultivar BRS F50 Cecília has high productivity, reaching 45 tons per hectare

22.11.2022 | 14:05 (UTC -3)

greening

Efficient combat against greening requires correct product rotation to avoid resistance

When this does not occur, the risk of resistance increases, increasing losses and reducing the availability of products to control citrus pests.

06.09.2022 | 14:28 (UTC -3)

citrus

Thanks to research, Mato Grosso will have Tahiti lemon resistant to gummosis

Scientists select rootstocks adapted to the state's conditions and with good productivity

01.08.2022 | 15:08 (UTC -3)

Cultivars

Test evaluates resistance of wheat cultivars to powdery mildew

Work, conducted by the Agris Institute in Passo Fundo/RS, evaluated the 25 main materials available on the market

10.06.2022 | 14:57 (UTC -3)

Herbicides

Brazilian startup creates the country's first sugarcane capable of resisting pests and herbicides

First seedlings will be available to the farmer in two years

04.05.2022 | 13:46 (UTC -3)

Café

Research seeks genes for resistance to "coffee rust"

Results of genomic research carried out by Embrapa Café will contribute to the selection of cultivars of the Arabica species with lasting resistance to coffee rust

05.04.2022 | 14:34 (UTC -3)

caterpillars

Caterpillar resistance to Bt soybeans

Researchers warn against the indiscriminate use of insecticides

20.12.2021 | 17:07 (UTC -3)

Climate

Research maps advances towards creating plants that are more resistant to the climate crisis

Researchers seek to develop plants more tolerant to drought and high temperatures

18.10.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Cultivars

CTNBio approves new genetically modified CTC cane resistant to borer

Sugarcane Technology Center has already developed six GM varieties that combat the borer, bringing gains in productivity and sustainability

14.05.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Driving

Main recommendations for managing weed resistance in soybeans

In the fight against resistant weeds, the use of good agricultural practices is essential

09.12.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Tomato

Company detects gene resistant to viruses that decimate tomato plants

ToBRFV has not officially arrived in BR and there is already a race between companies and research institutions from different countries to control and combat it

07.12.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Embrapa

Brazil develops beans resistant to quarantine bacterial disease

The disease, which does not yet exist in the country, can cause losses of more than 50% to the bean crop

01.12.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Cultivars

Genes found in Kenyan maize may be associated with aluminum tolerance

Aluminum reduces crop productivity and increases soil correction costs

18.08.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Vegetables and Fruits

New biofungicide from Basf allows disease control in fruits and vegetables

Duravel offers benefits in managing fungal and bacterial resistance

27.07.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Cultivars

Coffee sustainability begins with the correct choice of cultivars

Epamig, an institution that is part of the Coffee Research Consortium, develops cultivars adapted to the different coffee producing regions in the country

01.07.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Climate

Protein involved in corn's resistance to drought discovered

The finding paves the way for the development of more resistant plants and products that reduce production losses

18.05.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Embrapa

Resistant weeds are the topic of a webinar

Registration is free and can be done via the Sympla platform

05.05.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Soybean

Resistance inducers: extra prevention for the plant

In soybean cultivation, resistance inducers play a fundamental role

06.04.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Resistance

Resistance management is a highlight of UPL at SuperAgro

Event takes place between January 21st and 23rd, in Londrina (PR)

21.01.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Emprapa

Embrapa and CABI open registrations for seminar on pest resistance

The event will take place on May 5th, at Embrapa Soja, in Londrina (PR); registration is free

19.04.2023 | 14:08 (UTC -3)

weeds

Basf highlights herbicides for weed resistance management

Finale is indicated for the management of weeds in soybeans and other crops

10.09.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Resistance

AgBiTech joins global insecticide pest resistance committee

Company created in Australia, based in the USA, present in Brazil for three years, its portfolio's method of action was classified in Group 31 by IRAC International

11.11.2019 | 20:59 (UTC -3)