Asgrow
Encyclopedia
Asgrow is one of Monsanto's various seed brands. Asgrow seeds feature many Monsanto technologies including RoundUp-Ready 2 Yield. Asgrow sells sunflower
, corn
, alfalfa
, spring canola, winter canola, and soy with various yield protection technologies from Monsanto and third parties (such as BASF
) in conjunction with Dekalb
.
Sunflower
Sunflower is an annual plant native to the Americas. It possesses a large inflorescence . The sunflower got its name from its huge, fiery blooms, whose shape and image is often used to depict the sun. The sunflower has a rough, hairy stem, broad, coarsely toothed, rough leaves and circular heads...
, corn
Maize
Maize known in many English-speaking countries as corn or mielie/mealie, is a grain domesticated by indigenous peoples in Mesoamerica in prehistoric times. The leafy stalk produces ears which contain seeds called kernels. Though technically a grain, maize kernels are used in cooking as a vegetable...
, alfalfa
Alfalfa
Alfalfa is a flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae cultivated as an important forage crop in the US, Canada, Argentina, France, Australia, the Middle East, South Africa, and many other countries. It is known as lucerne in the UK, France, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand, and known as...
, spring canola, winter canola, and soy with various yield protection technologies from Monsanto and third parties (such as BASF
BASF
BASF SE is the largest chemical company in the world and is headquartered in Germany. BASF originally stood for Badische Anilin- und Soda-Fabrik . Today, the four letters are a registered trademark and the company is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, London Stock Exchange, and Zurich Stock...
) in conjunction with Dekalb
DeKalb
-Locations:* Municipalities in the United States:** DeKalb, Illinois, the largest city in the United States named DeKalb***DeKalb High School in that city** De Kalb, Mississippi ** De Kalb, Missouri...
.