Benefits to the Environment

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The benefits of plant biotechnology serve the environment in many ways, including:

  • More efficient use of land through enhanced growth and yield traits
  • More efficient use of water resources through drought and heat resistance
  • Reduced use of chemicals through use of plant-incorporated protectants as part of Integrated Pest Management programs
  • Decreased tillage which reduces erosion of land
  • Reduced use of petroleum resources and other inputs involved in cultivation, application and fertilizer (nutrient utilization)
  • Increased use of renewable and sustainable fuel resources, such as ethanol and biodiesel

Dow AgroSciences has also made a commitment to applying strict environmental, health and safety standards to our research and development process under the umbrella of Responsible Care® within our own rigorous product stewardship risk review process and in accordance with our Biotechnology Code of Conduct and Dow AgroSciences Biotechnology Guiding Principles. We also seek input from a wide range of outside resources to ensure that a broad array of perspectives is integrated into our development process.