DuPont inks supply agreement for new Mitsui fungicide

DuPont today announced the completion of supply agreements with Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. for the fungicide active ingredient Penthiopyrad.

DuPont and Mitsui had previously signed a joint development agreement for new fungicides using Penthiopyrad. According to a DuPont press release, it controls a broad spectrum of diseases, such as Botrytis in fruits and vegetables and Septoria in cereals. Penthiopyrad is highly effective against a broad range of damaging plant diseases, some of which have developed resistance to fungicide chemistry classes, the release said.

First sales are scheduled for 2010. The license from Mitsui covers sales in the European Union, Australasia, and the Americas.

"By enhancing our fungicide portfolio, we are able to better meet the needs of our global customers for cutting-edge products that help them be successful in the marketplace," said James C. Collins, Jr., vice president and general manager - DuPont Crop Protection.

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