FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
Report of Foreign Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


For the month of February 2011

Commission File Number: 001-15152


SYNGENTA AG
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Schwarzwaldallee 215
4058 Basel
Switzerland
(Address of principal executive offices)


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Re:                                SYNGENTA AG

Press Release:    "USDA approves Corn Amylase Trait for Enogen TM”

Herewith we furnish a press release related to Syngenta AG. The full text of the press release is the following:
 
 
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Syngenta International AG
 
Media Office
CH-4002 Basel
Switzerland
Tel:       +41 61 323 23 23
Fax:      +41 61 323 24 24
 
www.syngenta.com
Media contact:

Médard Schoenmaeckers
Switzerland   +41 61 323 2323

Paul Minehart
US                  +1 202 737 8913
 
 
Analyst/Investor contacts:

Jennifer Gough
Switzerland    +41 61 323 5059
USA                +1 202 737 6521
 
Claire Hinshelwood
Switzerland    +41 61 323 7812
USA                +1 202 737 6520

 
Basel, Switzerland, February 11, 2011

USDA approves Corn Amylase Trait for EnogenTM

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First corn output trait for ethanol industry
 
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Enables ethanol industry to improve efficiency and profitability
 
·  
Significant environmental benefits

Syngenta announced today it has received full deregulation for its corn amylase trait from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This is the first genetically modified output trait in corn for the ethanol industry. By enabling expression of an optimized alpha-amylase enzyme directly in corn, dry grind ethanol production can be improved in a way that can be easily integrated into existing infrastructure. Syngenta will sell corn seed with the amylase trait as Enogen corn seed.

“Enogen corn seed offers growers an opportunity to cultivate a premium specialty crop. It is a breakthrough product that provides U.S. ethanol producers with a proven means to generate more gallons of ethanol from their existing facilities,” said Davor Pisk, Chief Operating Officer. “Enogen corn also reduces the energy and water consumed in the production process while substantially reducing carbon emissions.”

Enogen corn seed will be available from the coming growing season. This year, Syngenta plans to work with a small number of ethanol plants and corn growers in close proximity and prepare for larger scale commercial introduction in 2012.  Production of Enogen corn will be managed by Syngenta using a contracted, closed production system.

The corn amylase trait in Enogen has already been approved for import into Australia, Canada, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia and Taiwan, and for cultivation in Canada.

Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 26,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Through world-class science, global reach and commitment to our customers we help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life.  For more information about us please go to www.syngenta.com.
 
 
 
Syngenta – February 11, 2011 / Page 1 of 2 

 

 

 
Enogen™ and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company.





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Syngenta – February 11, 2011 / Page 2 of 2

 
 
 
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
   
SYNGENTA AG
 
 
 
Date:
February 11, 2011
 
By:
/s/ Daniel Michaelis
 
       
Name:
Daniel Michaelis
 
     
 
Title: 
Senior Corporate Counsel
 
             
             
             
             
     
By:
/s/ Brigitte Benz
 
       
Name:
Brigitte Benz
 
     
 
Title:
Deputy Head Shareholder Services & Group Administration