Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has officially approved the registration of Flg22-Bt Peptide Technical, Vismax Seed Treatment, and Vismax Row Crop fungicides. These products, containing the novel active ingredient Flg22-Bt peptide, effectively control fungal diseases caused by Fusarium species in soybean and wheat crops.
The decision follows a detailed assessment outlined in Proposed Registration Decision PRD2025-01, which underwent a 45-day public consultation ending March 29, 2025. The evaluation confirmed acceptable health and environmental risks and established the efficacy of these products under approved conditions. Public feedback during consultation was thoroughly reviewed to ensure comprehensive evaluation.
Understanding Flg22-Bt Peptide
Flg22-Bt peptide is a synthetic peptide derived from the flagellum of the naturally occurring bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). It triggers the plant’s innate immune response, enhancing resistance to specific fungal pathogens when applied to soybean seeds or wheat plants.
Benefits of Vismax Seed Treatment and Row Crop
Vismax Seed Treatment provides soybean growers with a non-conventional fungicide solution, effectively suppressing Fusarium-related diseases such as seed rot, damping-off, seedling blight, and root rot. It is particularly beneficial for growers seeking alternatives to traditional chemical fungicides, and it can be used in combination with conventional treatments, thereby mitigating the risk of developing fungicide resistance.
Vismax Row Crop addresses fusarium head blight (FHB), a significant wheat disease. Due to limited options currently available for controlling FHB, this innovative fungicide offers a valuable addition to integrated disease management strategies. It is also compatible with conventional fungicides, providing growers flexibility in managing resistance.
This product primarily impacts domestic agricultural markets in Canada, with potential for export to the U.S., Europe, and other regions involved in soybean and wheat cultivation
