BASF Starts Registration of New PPO Herbicide Replexor™ Active
BASF Agricultural Solutions has initiated the registration process for its new PPO herbicide active ingredient, Replexor™ Active (Fendioxypyracil), designed to control broadleaf weeds and grasses. The company submitted initial dossiers in Brazil and Australia, with plans to file additional applications in the U.S. and Argentina by 2027. Subject to regulatory approvals, BASF aims for market introduction around 2030. Replexor Active is intended to support weed management programs on over 50 million hectares globally. It addresses a gap in PPO herbicides by offering effective control against grass weeds such as Eleusine indica and Echinochloa spp., which are less commonly targeted by existing products. The new active ingredient also supports no-till farming practices, reduces required application rates, and integrates into resistance management programs. The launch underscores BASF's strong innovation pipeline in crop protection and its commitment to addressing farmer challenges through R&D investments.
Topics: agricultural_chemicals global_regulation herbicides PPO-herbicides