Acquired by ChemChina in February 2016, Syngenta AG (NYSE:SYT) is a global Swiss agribusiness conducting genomic research to produce agrochemicals and seeds. The firms was formed in 2000 by the merger of Novartis Agribusiness and Zeneca Agrochemicals. As of 2014, the firm was the world's largest crop chemical producer Bringing plant potential to life. With a presence in 90 countries worldwide Syngenta has eight primary product lines. Its five product lines for pesticides are selective herbicides, non-selective herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and seed care. Three product lines for seed products include corn and soya, other field crops and vegetables.The firm's products are designed help farmers produce higher and better yields, grow crops that are more resilient in harsher climates, and conserve limited resources. Syngenta uses its expertise in plant breeding, crop protection and seed care to deliver solutions designed to bring plant potential to life. Whether they grow corn or rice, vegetables or flowers, farmers around the world trust Syngenta to help them produce healthy, premium crops and minimize the use of precious natural resources.
