Seed Treatments

LumiGEN® Seed Treatments

Pioneer® branded seed treated with LumiGEN seed treatments

Establish healthy, uniform crops and maximize productivity with advanced seed treatment on Pioneer® brand seed. Pioneer WOSR seed is available with either LumiGEN™ Standard treatment or Lumiposa® insecticide treatment.

Seedlings need protection during the critical early growth period and with LumiGEN technologies, farmers can have confidence their seedlings are protected.

Benefits of LumiGEN seed treatment

Best-in-class seed treatments

LumiGEN technologies identifies the development, research and formulation behind diverse and growing seed-applied technologies offerings that help maximize farmer productivity, now and as we grow.

Proven results

LumiGEN technologies seed-applied treatments help establish a healthier, more uniform crop for a strong start and greater yield potential.

Confidence

Seedlings need protection during the critical early growth period. Extensive research and testing of the LumiGEN technologies portfolio gives growers confidence that their seeds and seedlings are protected.

Winter oilseed rape options for 2026

In 2026 Pioneer winter oilseed rape seed is available treated with either LumiGEN Premium or LumiGEN Premium Powered by Lumiposa.

LumiGEN Premium

LumiGEN Premium is a combination of two individual treatments which are Lumidapt Optima™ and Scenic Gold™. Lumidapt Optima is the most advanced and effective nutrient seed treatment developed and offered by Pioneer. Scenic Gold is a fungicidal treatment manufactured by Bayer.

Benefits of LumiGEN Premium: Promotion of rapid early growth and suppression of seedling diseases.

Diseases controlled: Phoma, downy mildew and the damping-off complex of diseases.

LumiGEN Premium Powered by Lumiposa

LumiGEN Premium Powered by Lumiposa is a combination of three treatments which are Lumidapt Optima™, Scenic Gold™ and Lumiposa. Lumidapt Optima is the most advanced and effective nutrient seed treatment developed and offered by Pioneer. Scenic Gold is a fungicidal treatment from Bayer that protects against various seedling diseases including phoma, downy mildew and damping-off diseases. Lumiposa is an insecticide that provides protection against Cabbage Root Fly and modest early protection against Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle. Lumiposa has no cross-resistance to other classes of insecticides.

Benefits of Lumiposa

Lumiposa is a systemic seed treatment insecticide that has been developed to protect young oilseed rape seedlings from a broad range of pests. It should be used as part of an Integrated Pest Managment strategy.

Protected

Provides protection against key oilseed rape pests, including Delia radicum, helping young seedlings establish strongly from the very start.

Vigorous

By reducing early insect feeding damage, Lumiposa® helps plants grow more vigorously, resulting in visibly stronger crops and improved establishment.

Secure

Healthier, more resilient plants can contribute to more consistent crop performance and support more secure yield potential.

Innovative

Containing cyantraniliprole, Lumiposa® introduces a new insecticide seed treatment option for oilseed rape growers.

Resistance Management

A new mode of action makes Lumiposa® a valuable tool for resistance management, helping to diversify pest control strategies.

IPM Compatible

Lumiposa® supports Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programmes by providing targeted protection as part of a broader crop protection approach.

Environmentally Considered

When used according to label recommendations, Lumiposa® has a favourable environmental profile with minimal impact on beneficial insects.

Fast Acting

Cyantraniliprole works by activating insect ryanodine receptors, disrupting muscle function and quickly stopping pests from feeding, limiting crop damage.

Systemic Protection

As a systemic seed treatment, Lumiposa® protects young oilseed rape plants from within, safeguarding seedlings during the critical establishment phase.

Key pests controlled

Lumiposa is a systemic seed treatment insecticide that has been developed to protect young oilseed rape seedlings from a broad range of pests.

Plants are rapidly protected from insect feeding damage allowing them to grow more vigorously for a better crop establishment.

Environmental profile

Lumiposa® has a favourable toxicological and eco-toxicological profile if applied according to label recommendations.
It selectively controls pests that feed on plant tissue.
Lumiposa® oilseed rape seed treatments are unlikely to pose a risk to pollinators and beneficial arthropods due to the product’s toxicity profile in combination with low to no exposure levels.
These characteristics make Lumiposa® a suitable choice for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programmes by maximising the effectiveness of beneficial arthropods.

Maize options for 2026

In 2026 Pioneer maize seed is available treated with either LumiGEN Bird Repellent or LumiGEN Insecticide Bird Repellent.

LumiGEN Bird Repellent

LumiGEN Bird Repellent combines three treatments which are Lumidapt Optima, Redigo and Korit. Lumidapt Optima supports rapid early growth. Redigo M from Bayer is a fungicide that protects against fusarium and pythium infection. Korit is a bird repellent.

LumiGEN Insecticide Bird Repellent

LumiGEN Insecticide Bird Repellent is a combination of four individual products. Lumidapt Optima supports rapid early growth. Redigo M from Bayer is a fungicide that protects against fusarium and pythium infection. Korit is a bird repellent. The fourth treatment is an insecticidal treatment, either Ibriditrin or Force CS, both of which protect against attack by wireworm.