Tech & Research

From Lab, to Field

The life cycle of an active ingredient includes years of research to make sure we deliver the best from our labs to your fields.

January 2025 | BY SYNGENTA THRIVE

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Syngenta active ingredients stand out from the rest. That’s because our ideas start with conversations with growers like you and are backed by years of research, development and testing before they reach your fields. Visualize the entire life cycle of a A.I. here.

An infographic shows the steps it takes to bring an active ingredient to market, including lead generation and exploration, optimization, selection, development, and commercialization. The icons and design elements break down the necessary steps and add more detail.

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January 2025 | BY SYNGENTA THRIVE

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HIGHLIGHTS

The journey from lead generation to application often takes more than 15 years.
On average, products spend between 5-7 years in development where researchers fine-tune applications and registration materials.
Syngenta scientists continue to work with the A.I. after commercialization to conduct additional stewardship studies.