Syngenta registers TYMIRIUM technology in Brazil to combat nematodes and soil diseases

Syngenta has announced the registration of its TYMIRIUM technology in Brazil, a new nematicide and fungicide solution designed for seed treatment and soil application. The product is now approved for use on more than 60 crops, including soybeans, corn, cotton, sugarcane, and coffee.

According to a joint study by Syngenta, AGROCONSULT, and the Brazilian Society of Nematology, nematodes cause an estimated $150 billion in annual losses. These soil-borne parasites affect crop health across various Brazilian regions and soil types, reducing yields by 15–25% depending on the crop and growing conditions.

TYMIRIUM provides broad-spectrum control of nematodes and soilborne diseases such as Fusarium spp., Macrophomina spp., Streptococcus spp., and Sclerotinia spp. The technology offers prolonged residual activity, systemic movement within the plant, and compatibility with a wide range of crops and biological products.

Fernando Godinho, nematology researcher and professor at the Federal Institute of Goiano, said TYMIRIUM represents a “breakthrough in integrated nematode management.” He emphasized the product’s versatility, strong efficacy, and its ability to preserve soil health and beneficial organisms.

Leo Zappe, marketing director of Syngenta Seedcare in Brazil, said the registration of TYMIRIUM is the result of over a decade of investment and research. The technology improves root mass, enhances nutrient uptake, and boosts crop resilience to both biotic and abiotic stress. In field trials on soybeans in Goiás and northern Mato Grosso, TYMIRIUM outperformed standard treatments by as much as 5.4 bags per hectare.

The active ingredient’s high selectivity allows for safe use around pollinators and beneficial insects, making it suitable for integrated pest management and sustainability-focused operations. The first commercial products incorporating TYMIRIUM technology in Brazil will be marketed under the brand names VICTRATO, VICTRATO Gold, and VANIVA.

Zappe added that healthy soil is the foundation of agricultural production and that pairing soil health strategies with innovative root-protection technologies creates the right conditions for productive and sustainable farming.