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Optimum GLY®:
The next BIG 
thing in
CANOLA is HERE

Optimum GLY® is the latest and most advanced herbicide tolerance trait technology in canola from Vylor and Pioneer® Seeds in Australia. Designed to optimise growth, it lets you apply the herbicides you need to control weeds without injuring the crop across a broad application window.

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What is Optimum GLY Canola?

Optimum GLY® herbicide-tolerance trait canola is a new glyphosate-tolerance technology developed by Vylor and marketed in Australia by Pioneer Seeds.

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Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide active ingredient in agriculture today because it provides effective, reliable, broad-spectrum, and inexpensive weed control.

Why develop a glyphosate-tolerance technology?

Farmers value choice and innovation that improves existing technology to help mitigate current and future weed management challenges. Vylor’s independence and ownership of this technology increase our ability to reinvest and deliver future agricultural solutions such as the Optimum GLY herbicide tolerance trait.

 

 

Why is Optimum GLY® different?

IMPROVED CROP SAFETY

Robust and efficacious glyphosate tolerance without crop injury.

SUPERIOR WEED CONTROL

Supports effective control of a broad range of weeds.

GREATER APPLICATION VERSATILITY

Application window from cotyledon through to 10% flowering.

STEWARDSHIP BASED

Supported by a stewardship program designed to protect the technology for the future.

 

 

Why choose Optimum GLY® herbicide tolerance trait as part of your integrated weed management system?

All benefits previously observed with glyphosate-tolerant systems will continue and be improved upon with Optimum GLY herbicide tolerance trait. Those benefits include improved adoption of conservation tillage and improved versatility in crop management such as ‘time of sowing’ and ‘timing of weed control’ operations.

Improved crop safety of Optimum GLY herbicide tolerance trait compared to existing glyphosate tolerant traits is evidenced in comparing approved label application rates, the number of allowable sprays during the growing season, and the versatility of spraying on later crop development stages.

Compared to the Truflex™ & Roundup Ready® varieties, the Optimum GLY technology uses a different pathway in the plant to give the canola tolerance. This means that you will be able to spray up to 3 applications of glyphosate (in accordance to the label of the registered glyphosate). I.e. CRUCIAL® could be used up to 1.8L/ha with a minimum of 14 days between applications.

Approved label application rate comparison (November 2021)

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Optimum GLY® - Comparative weed control regimes

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IMPORTANT: use of unregistered products or off label product rate(s) will void product and trait warranty.
Detailed information regarding Nufarm CRUCIAL and associated weed control measures is available from the Nufarm CRUCIAL website.

How is Optimum GLY® herbicide tolerance trait different from other technologies?

Optimum GLY herbicide tolerance trait expresses glyphosate acetyltransferase (GAT), which is an enzyme that metabolises glyphosate upon its entry into the canola plant converting glyphosate to a herbicidally inactive form. This conversion prevents the “herbicidally-active” molecule from binding to EPSPs and stopping the critically important shikimic acid pathway required for canola growth.

Optimum GLY herbicide tolerance trait deactivates glyphosate to survive

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Other glyphosate technologies including Roundup Ready® and TruFlex™ technologies work by utilising a gene that creates an altered EPSPS enzyme in the plant, one that is not inhibited by glyphosate. When glyphosate is sprayed, it disables the native EPSPS synthase, but is not able to disable the transgenic gene in Roundup Ready® and TruFlex™ technologies, allowing the shikimate pathway to proceed. TruFlex™ is different from Roundup Ready® because it adds an enhancer sequence in the promoter region to heighten transgenic enzyme expression in male (pollen) reproductive tissue.

Roundup Ready® & TruFlex™ canola with Roundup Ready® technologies

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How can you access Optimum GLY?

Before purchasing or growing Optimum GLY® hybrids, growers must complete the stewardship training and sign a Vylor Technology User Agreement.

This process helps ensure growers understand the technology, stewardship requirements and responsible use of the Optimum GLY trait.

 

START YOUR OPTIMUM GLY® JOURNEY

Begin by reviewing the information and training material on this page. You will then be directed to the Vylor Licensing Portal to:

  1. Register your details
  2. Complete a short knowledge check
  3. Sign your Technology User Agreement (TUA)

The knowledge check is based on the information and training materials provided on this page.

 

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Optimum GLY Stewardship journey

 

Step 1: Learn about Optimum GLY®

Review the information on this page to understand how the technology works, its key benefits and how it differs from other herbicide tolerance systems.

Step 2: Read the Optimum GLY® Product Use Guide

Review the Optimum GLY® Product Use Guide to understand stewardship requirements, approved use patterns and grower obligations. This can be viewed here.

Step 3: Watch the Stewardship video

View the Optimum GLY® stewardship video for an overview of the technology, responsible use practices and stewardship requirements. View the stewardship video here.

Step 4: Register on the Vylor Licensing Portal

Create an account and register your details on the Vylor Technology Licensing Portal to commence the knowledge check and TUA process.

Step 5: Complete the Knowledge Check

Complete a short knowledge check based on the information provided on this page, the Optimum Gly Product Use Guide and the stewardship training video.

Step 6: Sign the Technology Use Agreement

Once you have successfully completed the knowledge check, sign the Vylor Technology Use Agreement (TUA).

Both Vylor and Pioneer Seeds product stewardship approach means responsible management of the life cycle of our technologies from initial research to the discontinuation of a product. Vylor requires that growers comply with regulations, Vylor policies, and crop management strategies for Optimum GLY® herbicide-tolerant hybrids.

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Optimum GLY FAQs

Optimum GLY is a new herbicide tolerance trait that enables growers to apply higher rates of glyphosate across a later application window. This offers greater convenience and flexibility when spraying for more effective weed management.

Optimum GLY unlocks the genetic potential of canola hybrids by allowing agronomic traits to perform without a herbicide impact on yield potential. Canola hybrids with the Optimum GLY trait offer improved crop safety with the ability to spray at the optimal time and rate, enhanced annual and broadleaf weed control to help with weed resistance management and herbicide rotation, and a later window of herbicide application (cotyledon to 10% flowering) to maximise weed removal options. This will help growers adapt to weather conditions and achieve better weed control through more choice and flexibility, keeping fields clean and maximising genetic potential.

A later window of application past first flowering gives canola growers more flexibility to time their herbicide application to maximise weed removal options. This gives more time to cover large hectares or clean up late flushes of weeds without the risk of yield impact on late-season applications.

Up to 3 applications, (rate range of 621 - 1080g ai/ha) of glyphosate can be applied per season, from cotyledon to 10% flowering. Apply up to 3 applications, at least 14 days apart. For optimum weed control, it is recommended to spray the amount of glyphosate that is required as early as possible.

Prior to taking delivery of your canola variety with Optimum Gly technology, you must:

  1. Create an account on the Vylor Technology Agreement Centre
  2. Complete the accreditation course
  3. Sign a copy of a Technology Use Agreement (TUA)
  4. Speak to your local Pioneer Sales Representative for technical information on the hybrid that best suits your needs (1800 PIONEER)
  5. Ensure your Reseller has completed their accreditation.

Steps 1 – 3 can be achieved by accessing the Vylor Technology Agreement Centre

 

Accreditation is a part of the Vylor stewardship program and only needs to be completed once, prior to planting. This program is designed to provide farmers and agronomists with the information needed to successfully grow Optimum GLY® canola.

The TUA serves as an agreement between the grower and Vylor, demonstrating that the grower understands and agrees to follow all stewardship and legal responsibilities related to their purchase.

All growers who wish to grow canola with Optimum GLY trait technology (regardless of whether the seed is for commercial, trial or demonstration purposes) must sign a TUA prior to purchasing canola seed with Optimum GLY trait technology.

Yes. All growers must have a signed Vylor TUA prior to purchasing canola seed with Optimum GLY trait technology, which is not covered by any other agreement.

No. All TUA’s will be signed and kept electronically via the Vylor Technology Agreement Centre.

Once you have signed your TUA, a copy will be sent to the email provided and will also be stored electronically on the Vylor Technology Agreement Centre, which can be accessed by logging back into the centre and downloading a copy.

Strip tests can be conducted on leaf tissue or bulk seed tissue. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions supplied with the test kit.

Preferred supplier: Agdia Seeds
Recommended test: GAT4621 Immunostrip® Test (Catalog No. 59000)

 

Where to buy?
Purchase through an Australian supplier listed on the Agdia international suppliers page. 
Availability?
Please allow approximately two weeks' lead time. Contact Agdia or your preferred supplier for current availability. 
Why Agdia?
Agdia has provided plant diagnostic testing solutions since 1981 and offers a broad portfolio of plant pathogen and trait testing products.

View the Agdia ImmunoStrip® support resources and videos for guidance on using the test.

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