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Engineered herbicide detoxification pathways: BASFRecent Research Landscape

Unintended crop damage from non-selective herbicides leads to significant yield loss and limited weed management options. These innovations modify plant metabolic pathways or introduce specific enzymes to neutralize chemical toxicity.

What technical problems is BASF addressing in Engineered herbicide detoxification pathways?

Crop phytotoxicity from herbicides

(22)evidences

Chemical weed control agents cause unintended damage or death to non-target crop species. Eliminating this sensitivity allows for higher application rates and broader weed control without compromising crop yield.

Inadvertent crop insect vulnerability

(8)evidences

Chemical weed control agents frequently damage the primary crop alongside the target weeds. Eliminating this sensitivity through stable genetic integration allows for broad-spectrum herbicide application without compromising crop yield or health.

Crop herbicide phytotoxicity

(6)evidences

Chemical inhibition of essential biosynthetic pathways causes plant death. Overcoming this limitation prevents crop loss during weed management.