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Saltro Seed Treatment

Q: How does Saltro ® fungicide seed treatment help manage Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS)?

Saltro ® fungicide seed treatment helps protect soybean plants against SDS by delivering powerful protection against Fusarium virguliforme (the causal pathogen of SDS) at the start of the season when infections can occur even though visible symptoms may not appear until later in the year. Early protection helps reduce the impact SDS can have on plant health and yield potential.

Q: What is MagniSafe ® technology in Saltro ® fungicide seed treatment?

MagniSafe ® technology is how Syngenta describes the enhanced crop safety and plant-health benefits seen with Saltro ® fungicide seed treatment. For years, Saltro and its active ingredient ADEPIDYN ® technology delivered powerful Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) and Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) protection without early-season stress. Now, continued research has shown improved yield results in low to no known pressure environments. Thanks to MagniSafe ® technology, Saltro provides increases in root and shoot mass and plant-health improvements that help drive stress lower and potential yields higher – even in the absence of disease or pest pressure.

Powered by ADEPIDYN^® technology, a revolutionary SDHI mode of action, Saltro consistently delivers powerful protection against Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS), Red Crown Rot (RCR), Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) and more. Plus, the unprecedented increase in root and shoot mass provided by MagniSafe technology promotes stronger emergence with NO early-season stress, helping soybeans maximize their full genetic yield potential.

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Benefits

Battle-tested early-season defense

Upgraded SDS Protection, powerful Red Crown Rot suppression and proven SCN activity

No observed early-season plant stress

Protection without signs of early-season plant stress, including phytotoxicity, stunting and susceptibility to pests, weather or harsh herbicide programs

Larger, healthier roots and shoots

Stronger plant stand and bigger root mass for healthier soybean plants above and below ground

Helps maximize potential yield

~+3 bushels per acre (bu/A) yield improvement over ILEVO^® seed treatment under SDS pressure² and 1.5-4.5 more bushels over a base alone under low to no known pest pressure¹

Performance

Whether you’re battling SDS and SCN, or want higher potential yields from your soybeans, Saltro delivers early-season disease defense with a performance bonus. Under SDS pressure, Saltro offers a 3-bushel yield advantage over ILEVO², but even under low to no-known pressure, Saltro delivers a 1.5-4.5-bushel increase compared to base treatment alone.¹

A Michigan soybean trial comparing Saltro seed treatment versus a base seed treatment alone, showing 50.75 bu/A yield and 97.73% canopy closure with Saltro compared with 39.5 bu/A yield and 90.59% canopy closure with the same base treatment alone.

On-Farm Seedcare Trial – Brown City, MI; Photos taken 06/19/24, 09/06/24. Yield 10/24. Base F/I seed treatment: Equity Vayo^®

Powered by MagniSafe Technology

MagniSafe technology delivers:

Improved crop safety; faster recovery following herbicide application
Healthier plant stands with stronger roots and shoots
Denser plant growth, less weeds
Bigger root system for better nutrient-uptake

See how this translates into higher potential yields with Saltro, even with low pest pressure.

Early-season benefits. End-of-season results.

From Red Crown Rot to Sudden Death Syndrome, Saltro help delivers early-season protection and plant-health benefits for a difference you can see at emergence, in the field and on your yield monitor.

Side-by-side soybean root comparison showing Saltro seed treatment with MagniSafe technology compared with ILEVO seed treatment, with Saltro resulting in 21,000 more emerged plants.

Stronger & Larger Roots and Shoots

With MagniSafe technology, Saltro increases root and shoot development for a stronger plant stand, quicker canopy closure and higher potential yields – even under low to no-known Soybean Cyst Nematode or Sudden Death Syndrome pressure.

Lytton, IA. Photo taken 6/12/24.

Drone photo of soybean rows under Red Crown Rot pressure comparing Saltro seed treatment with ILEVO seed treatment, showing Saltro delivered an 8.8 bu/A yield increase over ILEVO.

Saltro Helps Protect Your Seed Investment Under Red Crown Rot Pressure

In this 2023 Illinois soybean trial, Saltro provided an 8.8 bu/A yield increase over ILEVO under Red Crown Rot pressure*.

Application Rates: Saltro applied at 1.428 oz/unit and ILEVO applied at 1 oz/unit. Split planter experimental design. Diseases present: Red Crown Rot. On Farm Trials; Southern IL – 08/16/2023

Drone photo of a soybean field comparing Saltro seed treatment plus CruiserMaxx APX seed treatment on the left with CruiserMaxx APX alone on the right, showing fewer visible Sudden Death Syndrome symptoms in the Saltro-treated soybeans.

Same Variety, Different Protection. Clear Results!

Reinbeck, IA; 2024
Disease Present: Sudden Death Syndrome

Bar chart comparing soybean plant mass under Soybean Cyst Nematode pressure, showing ILEVO plus CruiserMaxx APX had a 71% plant mass reduction compared with Saltro plus CruiserMaxx APX.

Substantially Healthier Soybeans Even Under SCN Pressure

Saltro offers powerful protection for your soybeans, even under Soybean Cyst Nematode pressure. A 71% plant mass reduction can be seen when using ILEVO.

34 DAP. Pots inoculated 3,000 SCN eggs/pot. Mean Values of Vero Beach Research Center Greenhouse Trials, 2021; 4 reps per trial.

Bar chart from Aberdeen, South Dakota field trial results showing Saltro plus CruiserMaxx APX yielded 78.2 bu/A, higher than untreated soybeans, Obvius Plus, INTEGO Suite, CruiserMaxx APX alone, ILEVO plus Acceleron Standard and LumiGEN soybean seed treatments in this trial.

Proven Performance Against Leading Competitors

When used together, Saltro and CruiserMaxx APX provide better protection and higher yields than the other guys.

Field Trial Results – Aberdeen, SD - 2023

In-field soybean trial comparing Saltro seed treatment followed by Tendovo herbicideversus base seed treatment followed by Valor herbicide, showing Saltro plus Tendovo yielded 67.07 bu/A compared with 58.25 bu/A for the base plus Valor program, an 8.82 bu/A increase.

Enhanced Crop Safety and Faster Canopy Closure

Compared to a competitive seed treatment and herbicide, Saltro and Tendovo deliver a fuller canopy, healthier soybeans and limited weed growth. The outcome: Fewer weeds due to canopy shading and higher potential yield.

Rowan, IA; 2024. Photo taken 7/14/24. 2 months after application. Base: LumiGEN^® seed treatment.

A preview of interactive trial map showcasing comparisons of Saltro for SDS protection with other Sudden Death Syndrome treatments and Soybean Cyst Nematode treatments.

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Why should you upgrade your Sudden Death Syndrome seed treatment to Saltro? We’ve updated our interactive trial map to give you the proof you need. See how Saltro performed near you with local product reviews, comparisons and trial data.

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FAQ

How does Saltro^® fungicide seed treatment help manage Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS)?

Saltro^® fungicide seed treatment helps protect soybean plants against SDS by delivering powerful protection against Fusarium virguliforme (the causal pathogen of SDS) at the start of the season when infections can occur even though visible symptoms may not appear until later in the year. Early protection helps reduce the impact SDS can have on plant health and yield potential.

Can Saltro^® fungicide seed treatment help maximize potential yield and ROI in low or no known disease environments?

Many soybean fields experience hidden yield loss from environmental stress, undetected disease pressure or SCN activity. Saltro^® fungicide seed treatment helps protect yield potential through a combination of disease protection, SCN activity, crop safety and plant-health benefits. As a result, Saltro has demonstrated positive yield responses even in environments with little-to-no visible SDS or SCN pressure¹, making it a valuable seed treatment investment across a broad range of soybean acres.

How does Saltro^® fungicide seed treatment support early-season soybean health and stand establishment?

Healthy starts are important for maximizing yield potential. Saltro^® fungicide seed treatment helps protect soybeans from key early-season threats while supporting larger, healthier plant establishment and crop development. Strong early-season performance can help set the foundation for a productive growing season.

What is the connection between SCN and SDS in soybeans?

Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) and Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) are closely connected. SCN feeding damages soybean roots, creating stress that can increase the impact of SDS infections. Fields with SCN often experience greater SDS severity and increased yield loss. That's why managing both SDS and SCN is an important part of a comprehensive soybean protection strategy. Saltro^® fungicide seed treatment helps address both challenges with powerful SDS protection and proven SCN activity.

What is MagniSafe^® technology in Saltro^® fungicide seed treatment?

MagniSafe^® technology is how Syngenta describes the enhanced crop safety and plant-health benefits seen with Saltro^® fungicide seed treatment. For years, Saltro and its active ingredient ADEPIDYN^® technology delivered powerful Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) and Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) protection without early-season stress. Now, continued research has shown improved yield results in low to no known pressure environments. Thanks to MagniSafe^® technology, Saltro provides increases in root and shoot mass and plant-health improvements that help drive stress lower and potential yields higher – even in the absence of disease or pest pressure.

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Saltro Reviews

See what growers and retailers said about the upgraded performance of Saltro in their own words.

Saltro offers the best protection against early-season yield robbing diseases, as well as providing earlier stand establishment. Start early and stay healthy with good yield protection. A good seed treatment doesn’t cost, it pays!

Scott W.

Grower

Harlan, IA

Saltro seed treatment has helped me yield the best soybeans I have ever had in my 51 years of farming.

Kris M.

Grower

Paris, IL

I say if you like to plant early, enjoy great yields and no dead spots in your fields from diseases then you better get Saltro seed treatment on your soybeans. Saltro has become part of my standard practice for good yields each year.

Michael C.

Grower

Bismarck, IL

My neighbors had some SDS for the first time in years, but our soybeans showed no symptoms of any SDS thanks to using Saltro seed treatment.

Mike B.

Grower

Gilbertville, IL

The first two fields of soybeans we harvested made in the upper 70 bushels per acre. They were treated with Saltro. The next field was untreated and the yield dropped about 25 bushels per acre. Need I say more?

Barry K.

Grower

Amity, MO

We saw a lot of Sudden Death Syndrome show up in untreated fields this growing season, which confirmed our choice to have protection. We saw a 2 to 2.5 bushel return against untreated check. Saltro is a great investment when you’re committed to early planting.

Kris E.

Dealer

Champaign, IL

Right from the start, we saw ease of plantability, our crop was off to the races! Superb Sudden Death Syndrome and Soybean Cyst Nematode defense. The proof is in the grain tank. I just harvested 20 acres with 86 bu/A!

Mark B.

Dealer

Mount Pleasant, IA

I had a great year with my customers using Saltro, with yields ranging from 65 to 72 bushels an acre. At today’s prices, it's a no-brainer to put Saltro on the seed before you put it into the ground. I'm sure we will continue to see more and more growers use Saltro in the future.

Adam G.

Retailer

Goldfield, IA

Saltro was a huge improvement to my Soybean Cyst Nematode campaign. Coupled with NK^® 14-W6E3, I was able to get the most yield out of the acre in one of the driest years in a long time.

Justin G.

Retailer

Holloway, MN

I saw about a 3 to 5-bushel difference where I used Saltro versus where I did not. I have some Sudden Death Syndrome pressure, and Saltro is the only way to go.

Travis R.

Grower

Schuyler, NE

Saltro was a game-changer this season. In numerous split planter side-by-sides, it proved itself with plant-health benefits. At the end of the year, it also outyielded competitors and ultimately put more bushels in the bin. It is an excellent product in all yield environments.

Whitey S.

Grower

Brownton, MN

I am a strong believer that Saltro has helped us increase our profits by reducing Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) and increasing bushels an acre.

Matt W.

Grower

Kimball, SD

Saltro made Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) almost nonexistent in my soybean field. The 70-bushel yield was at the very high end in the neighborhood. It goes a long way towards making it a profitable year.

Kent U.

Grower

Rose Creek, MN

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¹Syngenta trials 2020-2021 (n=32); SD; NE; MN; IA; WI; IL; MI; IN; OH. Saltro 0.075 mg ai/seed + Base vs Base alone. Base treatment same for compared pair; over years, base treatment may be CruiserMaxx Vibrance^® or CruiserMaxx APX. No SDS locations nor locations focused on nematode pressure are within this dataset; only Broad Acre AI x E trial locations.

²U.S. trials with SDS pressure; n=48; 2015-2023. Trial locations: AR, IL, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, TN, WI. Trials with significantly different disease incidence/severity rating between Check and SDS treatment.

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Syngenta supports a FIFRA Section 2(ee) recommendation for Saltro for suppression of Red Crown Rot in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Please see the Section 2(ee) recommendation to confirm that the recommendation is applicable in your state. The Section 2(ee) recommendation for Saltro should be in the possession of the user at the time of application.

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Saltro Seed Treatment

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Benefits

Performance

Powered by MagniSafe Technology

Early-season benefits. End-of-season results.

Stronger & Larger Roots and Shoots

Saltro Helps Protect Your Seed Investment Under Red Crown Rot Pressure

Same Variety, Different Protection. Clear Results!

Substantially Healthier Soybeans Even Under SCN Pressure

Proven Performance Against Leading Competitors

Enhanced Crop Safety and Faster Canopy Closure

See Saltro in Action

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