RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, March 17, 2008 – BASF Turf & Ornamentals today announced it has launched Stature™SC  fungicide, a new liquid flowable formulation of its widely used Stature® DM fungicide.  This new formulation will help greenhouse and field and container nurseries preventatively control phytophthora and downy mildew diseases.

As a Group 40 fungicide, this new flowable formulation is a different mode of action than other fungicide chemical classes. When rotated into disease management programs, Stature SC helps growers prevent fungicide resistance.

For application ease, growers can measure Stature SC in small or large amounts and apply as a spray, drench or through chemigation. The new flowable formulation mixes faster as a liquid suspension and its 25-fl.-oz. package size fits all ornamental operations.  The product is also effective for conifer seedling operations, shadehouse and lathhouse growers.

For more information about BASF Turf & Ornamentals visit www.betterturf.com and www.betterplants.com.

About the Crop Protection Division
With sales of €3,137 million in 2007, BASF’s Crop Protection division is a leader in crop protection and a strong partner to the farming industry providing well-established and innovative fungicides, insecticides and herbicides. Farmers use these products and services to improve crop yields and crop quality. Other uses include public health, structural/urban pest control, turf and ornamental plants, vegetation management, and forestry. BASF aims to turn knowledge rapidly into market success. The vision of BASF’s Crop Protection division is to be the world’s leading innovator, optimizing agricultural production, improving nutrition, and thus enhancing the quality of life for a growing world population. Further information can be found on the web at www.agro.basf.com.

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