Crop Research and Science : About Crop Protection

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Arysta LifeScience Corporation

Created through the consolidation of the lifescience divisions of Tomen Corporation and Nichimen Corporation, Arysta LifeScience is now the world’s largest privately held agrochemical company. From our headquarters in Tokyo, we market a portfolio of more than 150 products, including Select, Orthene, Everest, Eminent and Cosmic, in more than 125 countries worldwide.

Crop Protection Facts

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a system using biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools to manage pests. Farmers use methods such as IPM, buffer zones, and reduced and no-till farming to protect the environment.

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CropLife America's Research Arm: The CropLife Foundation

CropLife America (CLA) encourages the continued research into pest management and crop protection technology. With a base of sound, science-based research, the crop protection industry can continue to produce safe and effective products in the face of evolving agricultural threats. Crop research and science is vital to helping provide the world with high-quality food and fiber.

A number of organizations independent of CLA have published important studies in pest management and crop protection. Collected by CropLife International, these studies represent the latest research and data in the field.

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Purdue University Agriculture

Purdue University has created a page devoted to the continuing research of pest management and crop protection technology. Through various multimedia outlets, Purdue University has produced a wealth of great content related to the crop protection industry.

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For more information, including Podcasts and streaming audio, visit Purdue University Agriculture's homepage.