Acceleron® N-314 Offering: What is it and What Does It Do to Protect Corn Plants?
September 18, 2024
Nematodes are a common pest to soybean growers across the United States, but often forgotten are nematodes than infect and negatively impact corn yield potential. They are microscopic, thread-like worms and can be found in virtually any field where corn is grown. Plant-parasitic nematode feeding and injury can lead to reduced yield potential by limiting the corn plant’s ability to take in water and nutrients. The lesions and openings that they cause can also allow for other pathogens to enter the plant and lead to disease.
To help combat these troublesome pests, Bayer Crop Science has developed the first chemical and biological dual-mode-of-action product for corn, Acceleron® N-314 Offering, that provides broad spectrum efficacy protecting against yield robbing nematodes. Acceleron® N-314 Offering pairs together the active ingredient fluopyram and VOTiVO® Seed Treatment, which contains Bacillus firumus. This combination provides the corn market with the only true nematocidal seed treatment for corn in the marketplace.
How does Acceleron® N-314 Offering Work and How Can I Get It?
VOTIVO® seed treatment creates a barrier around the seed and emerging seedling to protect against nematode attacks, while fluopyram has direct control of all stages of nematode lifecycle, leading to nematode death. The primary soilborne nematode species that Acceleron® N-314 Offering controls are ring (Criconemella spp.), root lesion (Pratylenchus spp.), Southern root-knot (Meloidogyne incognita), sting (Belonolaimus spp.) (Figure 1) and stubby-root (Paratrichodorus spp.). Collectively, these two modes of action provide broad spectrum efficacy protecting against yield robbing nematodes.
In 2024, Acceleron® N-314 Offering came seamlessly on all Channel® brand SmartStax® PRO with RNAi Technology and VT4PRO™ with RNAi Technology corn products. Beginning in 2025, all newly commercialized Channel® brand corn products are to be treated with Acceleron® N-314 Offering including newly launched VT Double PRO® corn, SmartStax® corn, and Trecepta® corn products. However, VT Double PRO® corn, SmartStax® corn, and Trecepta® corn products launched before 2025 will not be treated with Acceleron® N-314 Offering.
Why Should I Be Concerned About Nematodes in My Corn Crop?
In severe nematode infestations, loss of yield potential can occur. As previously mentioned, corn roots that have been damaged from nematodes are also susceptible to other pathogens entering the plant leading to disease damage. Common aboveground symptoms of nematode feeding include thin stands, uneven plant height due to plant stunting, leaf yellowing, uneven tasseling, reduced ear size, and small kernels. Belowground symptoms include swollen roots, lack of fine root hairs, root branching and necrotic lesions. To accurately identify what nematodes you may have in your fields, it is recommended to take soil samples and submit them to a laboratory that is able to identify and quantify what nematode species are present.
Channel Agronomist
Derek Whalen
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