Seedlings India Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Best Agrolife Limited has introduced two new CTPR-based formulations, CITIGEN and VISTARA, which are intended to combat harmful insects in various crops including sugarcane and rice.

"CTPR (Chlorantraniliprole) is a novel insecticide with a unique mode of action. It belongs to the chemical group of anthranilic diamides. It kills the insects by activating the ryanodine receptor in insects' muscles and releasing the cellular calcium that causes the termination of feeding, increased lethargy, and the paralysis of muscles, eventually leading to death.

CITIGEN (Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% W/W SC) is a broad-spectrum insecticide with exceptional insecticide efficacy, longer rain fastness, and low mammalian toxicity.

VISTARA (chlorantraniliprole 0.4% GR) prevents the build-up of shoot borer and stem borer populations in paddy and sugarcane and protects growers from incurring losses due to low crop yield and thereby maximizing output. Due to its low dosage, it is also safe for the environment.