FMC Corporation has achieved a significant milestone in bringing breakthrough herbicide technology to rice growers, securing regulatory approval for Dodhylex® active ingredient in South Korea. The approval of the active ingredient is a critical step in FMC's commercialization process, paving the way for the introduction of formulated products. Pending regulatory decisions, FMC anticipates receiving registration for products powered by Dodhylex® active in South Korea in 2026. This will provide South Korean rice growers with access to the first new mode-of-action herbicide developed in over three decades.
Classified as the first and only Group 28 herbicide by both the Herbicide Resistance Action Committee (HRAC) and the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA), Dodhylex® active offers a novel approach to managing yield-reducing and resistant grass weeds in rice production. The technology can selectively control grass weeds within a grass crop—a significant technical achievement that provides season-long control, regardless of cultivation method, addressing a critical challenge as herbicide resistance continues to threaten rice productivity across the region.
The registration in South Korea represents the first full approval of this revolutionary herbicide technology in the world's largest rice-producing region. This registration builds on FMC's global momentum, following the registration in Peru and the conditional approval in the Philippines for Keenali® herbicide, powered by Dodhylex® active. The company has submitted regulatory applications across multiple countries in Asia and other regions, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, the United States and Vietnam, with additional submissions planned.
Beyond rice, FMC continues to develop Dodhylex® active for use in additional crops, including corn, soybean, sugarcane, and sunflower, expanding the technology’s potential market impact. Discovered and developed at FMC's Global Research and Development Center, Dodhylex® active exemplifies the company’s commitment to advance farming through innovative and sustainable crop protection technologies that address critical and evolving agricultural challenges. For more information about Dodhylex® active, visit fmc.com/dodhylexactive.
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