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New peer reviewed study shows Bayer’s Preceon Smart Corn could lead to more sustainable corn production

A recently released peer-reviewed study shows Bayer’s Preceon Smart Corn System could lead to more sustainable corn production. 

Elzandi Oosthuizen, senior vice president of the enterprise corn product team, says short stature corn reduces the carbon intensity score of the plant by average of 13 percent.

“The Preceon system reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 0.09 to 0.78 tons of CO2,” she says. “It’s mainly driven by higher yields, producing more grain, and lowering nitrogen in plant residue.” 

She tells Brownfield continued hybrid enhancements help farmers better manage unpredictable environmental conditions.

“As sustainability becomes more important to consumers, crops with a bigger profile are increasingly in demand,” she says. “This could allow farmers to tap into new markets and potentially increase their profit margins.”

Oosthuizen says Bayer plans to conduct additional research to improve crop production efficiency. The study was published in the Journal of Environmental Quality.

AUDIO: Elzandi Oosthuizen, Bayer Crop Science