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| Every day crops are lost, even with the use of modern crop protection
products and seed varieties. Continued development of a combination of chemical
control, advanced genetics, integrated crop management and biotechnology will
help provide the long-term improvements needed to support sustainable
agriculture. |
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In 2006, Syngenta invested over $796 million in research and development.
Some 4,000 employees are involved in research, technology and development.
Syngenta has hundreds of collaborations with external research partners and
universities. |
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The extensive data generated at Syngenta research centers throughout the
discovery and development stages are thoroughly assessed and evaluated by
independent specialists. In the case of crop protection products, detailed
knowledge is gathered on how the chemicals are degraded in plants, soil and
water, and their distribution and speed of movement in the environment. This is
the basis for the assessment of potential effects on human health and the
environment. |
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| Syngenta continues to support the development of its products, after they
have been approved. The company works closely with growers, governmental and
non-governmental organizations so that they benefit from its scientific
know-how. |
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