Seed Applied Technology

Seed Treatments

Corteva Agriscience's Seed Applied Technologies superior protection helps seeds reach their full genetic potential, giving farmers confidence that their crops will emerge strong and healthy.

Win the start

Every season starts with a seed—and every farmer knows that giving that seed the best possible start is the key to a strong, productive crop. At Corteva Agriscience, we know that winning the start means protecting your investment from the moment it goes into the ground.

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Science that works for farmers

Corteva Seed Applied Technologies are built on innovation and a deep understanding of what farmers need. We research, develop, and rigorously test our seed treatments to ensure they provide real results where it matters most: in the field.

Our seed treatments

Offering farmers a wide range of innovative solutions for effective seed protection, disease control, and pest management. For stronger crop establishment and higher yields, explore our full lineup of advanced seed treatments. Use the filters below to search by crop type, provincial registration, or product name.

What makes our seed applied technologies unique?

Discovering novel actives

Discovering novel actives

Corteva Agriscience works to discover new actives for seed protection, drawing on the world-class Corteva research pipeline and the resources of strategic collaborators who are on the cutting edge of seed protection innovations. At our Centre for Seed Applied Technologies (CSAT)—with locations around the world—Corteva screens a diverse range of technologies, looking for new ingredients with the most valuable characteristics and modes of action to meet farmers’ needs.

Developing products to solve challenges

Developing products to solve challenges

Among the hundreds of possible product combinations we evaluate, Corteva only brings seed treatments to market that are proven to solve on-farm challenges. Every product formulation is thoroughly tested in the lab and in the field to get a complete understanding of its characteristics and benefits, and ensure it performs to expectations.

Delivering support when farmers need it most

Delivering support when farmers need it most

Seed treatment isn’t just about the product—it’s about making sure it works when and where you need it. That’s why Corteva backs every formulation with expert support, using our exclusive PASSER process to ensure quality, safety, and performance. From research labs to farm fields, we’re committed to helping farmers win the start and set their crops up for success.

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PASSER process

We work with the best science—from our own research pipeline, PASSER process, and from leading innovators in seed protection—to develop products that:

Guard against early-season diseases and pests
Improve plant vigour and emergence
Are tested and proven to perform in real-world conditions

Maximizing seed flow & planting precision

Evaluated over different seed sizes and shapes, environmental conditions, and planter adjustments
Benchmarked against current commercial standards

Refining processes to work across seed properties (size, shape, hybrid or variety) and environmental conditions

Seed appearance, dry down and treater residue observed in both lab- and commercial-scale treating equipment

Ensuring ‘No’ negative impact on seedling development and early vigour

15-20 hybrids or varieties tested by recipe
Warm and stress germination tests key measurements unique & rigorous evaluation process

Minimizing potential adverse effects on people and environment

Recipes designed to maximize coat integrity and limit loss-of-coating during handling
Actively educate growers on best management practices to handle, store, plant and dispose of treated seed

Evaluating protection performance and seedling vigor

Comprehensive, multi-year evaluation program from discovery to commercialization

Fits with regulations and guidelines

Informed product decisions based on safety, environmental impact, ease of use and effectiveness

Globally driven, Locally tested.

Corteva’s Center for Seed Applied Technologies (CSAT) Labs are at the forefront of seed treatment innovation, ensuring every solution is optimized for performance, safety, and ease of use. From recipe development and application testing to commercial launches, marketing support, and training, CSAT Labs play a crucial role in delivering high-quality seed treatments.

LumiGEN^® seed treatments - a mark of assurance

You choose a seed treatment package to help ensure a successful season. In turn, you should feel assured that those seed treatments perform as expected and work well with the genetics you’re planting. LumiGEN® seed treatments are exclusive to Brevant® seeds and Pioneer® brand genetics, and represent the high performing, industry leading seed applied technologies that are available on Corteva genetics.