US: Syngenta vegetable seed plant receives GSPP accreditation
GSPP is an independently-audited hygiene and prevention protocol that significantly reduces the risk of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganensis (Cmm) in tomato seeds while assuring the traceability of seed. A persistent bacterial disease, Cmm can cause serious economic damage and is easily spread through plant handling, cropping, grafting and from other host plants. For young plant growers, GSPP certified seed means significantly reduced exposure to Cmm and greater peace of mind.
“As one of the international leaders in crop protection and the breeding of high-quality seed varieties for the professional market, Syngenta has taken a leadership role as one of the key initiators of GSPP,” said Motti Schramm, Syngenta Tomato Portfolio Manager. “With GSPP, Syngenta and its partners reach the ultimate level of hygienic measures to significantly reduce the risk of Cmm infection in tomato seeds.”