chemistry for prosperity: the azoxystrobin story
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One of a series of case studies compiled by the Royal Society of Chemistry, this presentation tells the story of Azoxystrobin, the world's biggest selling fungicide. Please feel free to use this information and help us to make the case for investing in the chemical sciences. Download the PowerPoint file to access the associated script.TRANSCRIPT
Chemistry for ProsperityThe Azoxystrobin story
Saves wheat crops from infections
Prevents peach brown rot
Controls devastating mildew on grapes and
other vines
Azoxystrobin protects 120 crop types in over 100 countries
15+ years in development
>1400 compounds tested
Azoxystrobin
2010 market value reached $1.2 billion
Chemistry for ProsperityThe Azoxystrobin story