Research at Bayer
Research at Bayer CropScience
In 2007, EUR 637 million, or 25 percent of the Bayer Group’s research and development budget, was spent in the CropScience subgroup.
Major areas of focus include not only conventional crop protection but also plant biotechnology. The main aim of research and development work in plant biotechnology is to improve the agronomic characteristics and quality of crop plants. The technologies employed in this area comprise all the tools required to improve important crops such as cotton, canola and rice for producers and industry partners – from the identification of a target gene to the development of a plant.
Topical examples of active ingredients to emerge from research at Bayer CropScience are:
Topical examples of active ingredients to emerge from research at Bayer CropScience are:
- Fluopicolide (lead brand: Infinito®): fungicide with a new mechanism of action to control fungus strains that have already acquired resistance to standard fungicides;
- Flubendiamide (lead brand: Belt®): insecticide for foliar spray application that protects mainly against all major types of caterpillar;
- Tembotrione (lead brand: Laudis®): new leaf-active herbicide that destroys weeds’ protection against UV light;
- Quickbayt®: insecticide to control flies in stables;
- Exemptor®: insecticide for the green industry.
Potential for future sales growth at Bayer CropScience
Sales of new active ingredients (launched since 2000) in million EUR
26 new active ingredients scheduled for launch between 2000 and 2011 have a combined peak sales potential of approx. EUR 2 billion.
Extensive information on research and development at Bayer CropScience is available for download here:
Bayer's Perspective on Innovation 2006: Bayer CropScience Workshop
Presentation charts for download
Summary of the statements in written form for download
Further information on research at Bayer CropScience can be found in our research scientific magazine:
20th edition
external link: Research for the second green revolution: Safe harvests - worldwideexternal link: When genes get crossed: Integrated breeding for high-quality fruit and vegetablesexternal link: Selectively through any barrier: Optimum formulations for pesticidal active substancesexternal link: DNA analysis to find mutations: Molecular biology reveals resistance in weedsexternal link: Fighting fungal infestation and heat shock: A fungicide with anti-stress potentialexternal link: "Endurance is the key to achieving your goal": A crop protection researcher with long-term success: Dr. Reiner Fischerexternal link: The secret life of termites: Genetic fingerprinting helps keep track of insectsexternal link: Research networking: Bayer scientists involved in numerous international research collaborationsexternal link: Aphid control with mathematics: Computer simulation for effective pesticides
external link: Current edition 20
external link: Current edition 20
19th edition
external link: In a class of its own: New insecticidal mechanism of action discoveredexternal link: Strategies for healthy harvests:
Active ingredients from Bayer are protecting agricultural productsexternal link: Green fitness program: Biotechnology optimizes yield in cropsexternal link: When plants get rusty: A new lease of life for well-established fungicide
external link: 19th edition
Active ingredients from Bayer are protecting agricultural productsexternal link: Green fitness program: Biotechnology optimizes yield in cropsexternal link: When plants get rusty: A new lease of life for well-established fungicide
external link: 19th edition
18th edition
external link: Damaged cell walls: Microscope aids in discovering mechanism of action external link: Better oil for better health: New rapeseed variety external link: A health farm for plants: An insecticide that also protects plants against stress external link: Water with added protection: New active ingredients for greenhouse plants external link: The mycotoxin detective: Rapid diagnostic test developed for cereal
external link: 18th edition
external link: 18th edition
17th edition
external link: In search of new chemicals: A natural scientist with a passion for history:
Graham Holmwood external link: In the garden of molecules: DNA chips in active substance research external link: Precious fibers made of “white gold”: Plant biotechnology to improve the quality of cotton
external link: 17th edition
Graham Holmwood external link: In the garden of molecules: DNA chips in active substance research external link: Precious fibers made of “white gold”: Plant biotechnology to improve the quality of cotton
external link: 17th edition
16th edition
external link: Learning from evolution: Crop protection enriched by the use of natural substances external link: Braving the drought: Genetic engineering improves crop yields
external link: 16th edition
external link: 16th edition