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== | {{Infobox company | ||
| name = Dow AgroSciences | |||
| logo = <!-- Logo image removed --> | |||
| type = Subsidiary | |||
| industry = [[Agriculture]] | |||
| founded = 1989 | |||
| headquarters = [[Indianapolis]], [[Indiana]], [[United States]] | |||
| key_people = <!-- Key people information --> | |||
| products = [[Seeds]], [[Crop protection]] | |||
| parent = [[Corteva Agriscience]] | |||
}} | |||
'''Dow AgroSciences''' was a wholly owned subsidiary of [[The Dow Chemical Company]], which was involved in the development and marketing of agricultural products. The company was headquartered in [[Indianapolis]], [[Indiana]], and was known for its innovations in [[crop protection]] and [[biotechnology]]. | |||
== | == History == | ||
Dow AgroSciences | Dow AgroSciences was established in 1989 as a result of the merger between [[Dow Chemical]]'s agricultural products department and [[Eli Lilly and Company's]] plant sciences business. Over the years, the company expanded its portfolio to include a wide range of [[herbicides]], [[insecticides]], [[fungicides]], and [[seeds]]. | ||
In 2017, Dow AgroSciences became part of [[Corteva Agriscience]], a major agricultural division formed from the merger of [[Dow Chemical]] and [[DuPont]]. | |||
== | == Products and Innovations == | ||
Dow AgroSciences | Dow AgroSciences was known for its development of [[agricultural biotechnology]] products, including genetically modified seeds that were engineered for resistance to pests and herbicides. The company also produced a variety of chemical products for [[crop protection]], such as: | ||
* '''[[Herbicides]]''': Products designed to control unwanted plants and weeds. | |||
* '''[[Insecticides]]''': Chemicals used to manage insect pests that threaten crops. | |||
* '''[[Fungicides]]''': Solutions to prevent and control fungal diseases in plants. | |||
== | == Research and Development == | ||
The company invested heavily in [[research and development]] to create innovative solutions for modern agriculture. This included the development of [[genetically modified organisms]] (GMOs) and advanced [[biotechnology]] techniques to improve crop yields and sustainability. | |||
==See Also== | == Environmental and Safety Concerns == | ||
Like many companies in the [[agrochemical]] industry, Dow AgroSciences faced scrutiny over the environmental and health impacts of its products. The company worked to address these concerns through rigorous testing and adherence to regulatory standards. | |||
== See Also == | |||
* [[Corteva Agriscience]] | |||
* [[The Dow Chemical Company]] | * [[The Dow Chemical Company]] | ||
* [[Agricultural biotechnology]] | * [[Agricultural biotechnology]] | ||
* [[Genetically modified crops]] | * [[Genetically modified crops]] | ||
==References== | == References == | ||
* [https://www.corteva.com Corteva Agriscience Official Website] | |||
* [https://www.dow.com Dow Chemical Official Website] | |||
==External Links== | == External Links == | ||
* [https://www.corteva.com Corteva Agriscience] | |||
* [https://www.dow.com Dow Chemical] | |||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Dow AgroSciences}} | |||
[[Category:Agriculture companies of the United States]] | [[Category:Agriculture companies of the United States]] | ||
[[Category:Biotechnology companies]] | [[Category:Biotechnology companies]] | ||
[[Category:Companies based in Indianapolis]] | [[Category:Companies based in Indianapolis]] | ||
[[Category:Dow Chemical Company]] | [[Category:Dow Chemical Company]] | ||
[[Category:1989 establishments in Indiana]] | [[Category:1989 establishments in Indiana]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:22, 3 March 2025
Dow AgroSciences was a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, which was involved in the development and marketing of agricultural products. The company was headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and was known for its innovations in crop protection and biotechnology.
History[edit]
Dow AgroSciences was established in 1989 as a result of the merger between Dow Chemical's agricultural products department and Eli Lilly and Company's plant sciences business. Over the years, the company expanded its portfolio to include a wide range of herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and seeds.
In 2017, Dow AgroSciences became part of Corteva Agriscience, a major agricultural division formed from the merger of Dow Chemical and DuPont.
Products and Innovations[edit]
Dow AgroSciences was known for its development of agricultural biotechnology products, including genetically modified seeds that were engineered for resistance to pests and herbicides. The company also produced a variety of chemical products for crop protection, such as:
- Herbicides: Products designed to control unwanted plants and weeds.
- Insecticides: Chemicals used to manage insect pests that threaten crops.
- Fungicides: Solutions to prevent and control fungal diseases in plants.
Research and Development[edit]
The company invested heavily in research and development to create innovative solutions for modern agriculture. This included the development of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and advanced biotechnology techniques to improve crop yields and sustainability.
Environmental and Safety Concerns[edit]
Like many companies in the agrochemical industry, Dow AgroSciences faced scrutiny over the environmental and health impacts of its products. The company worked to address these concerns through rigorous testing and adherence to regulatory standards.
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
External Links[edit]
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