Key Takeaways
- BASF Agricultural Solutions India has launched Melyra Fungicide and Inveris Gold Insecticide for the Indian market.
- Melyra is powered by Revysol Active, BASF's isopropanol azole molecule, and is co-formulated with pyraclostrobin for crops including cotton, groundnut, soybean, chilli and tomato.
- Inveris Gold combines dual active ingredients to control piercing and sucking pests such as aphids, jassids, whiteflies, thrips, mites and leaf miners on vegetable crops including chilli, tomato, brinjal, cucumber and okra.
- Both products are designed to support resistance management and integrated pest management programs, including considerations for beneficial insects.
- Giridhar Ranuva, Director of BASF Agricultural Solutions India, said the launches reflect continued investment in R&D tailored to local agronomic needs.
BASF Agricultural Solutions Expands India Crop Protection Lineup
BASF Agricultural Solutions has announced the launch of Melyra Fungicide and Inveris Gold Insecticide, two crop protection products designed to help Indian farmers manage diseases and pests while improving crop productivity. Melyra is a broad-spectrum fungicide powered by Revysol Active, BASF's isopropanol azole molecule, which the company says supports disease control and resistance management. Co-formulated with pyraclostrobin, Melyra also delivers AgCelence benefits intended to enhance plant vitality and crop performance, and is suitable for crops including cotton, groundnut, soybean, chilli and tomato.
Inveris Gold Targets Piercing and Sucking Pests
Inveris Gold is formulated with dual active ingredients to provide broad-spectrum control of piercing and sucking pests, including aphids, jassids, whiteflies, thrips, mites and leaf miners. It is suited to vegetable crops such as chilli, tomato, brinjal, cucumber and okra, and is designed to support integrated pest management programs, including considerations for beneficial insects.
BASF Agricultural Solutions Cites Local R&D Investment
Giridhar Ranuva, Director of BASF Agricultural Solutions India, said the launches reflect the company's continued investment in research tailored to Indian farming conditions.
“With BASF Melyra and Inveris Gold, we are expanding our crop protection portfolio in India with solutions tailored to local agronomic needs. These innovations reflect our ongoing investment in research and development to help farmers manage resistance, address pest and disease pressure, and improve productivity in a more sustainable way,” said Giridhar Ranuva, Director, BASF Agricultural Solutions India.
With the launch of Melyra and Inveris Gold, BASF Agricultural Solutions said it is further strengthening its crop protection portfolio in India, aiming to support farmers with solutions that balance productivity and sustainability.
