Argentina Approves Syngenta and DBN GM Traits

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025

Argentina has approved the commercialisation of one new soybean event and one new maize event, with details outlined below.

  • DBN8205 (Beijing Dabeinong Technology Group) - soybean event conferring resistance to certain lepidopteran pests (Cry1Ac and Cry2Ab2 proteins) and tolerance to the herbicide glufosinate ammonium (PAT protein).
  • MZIR260 (Syngenta) - maize event conferring resistance to fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) through the expression of the eCry1Gb.1Ig protein and the Phosphomannose Isomerase (PMI) enzyme.