Oxyfluorfen 20% DF

Oxyfluorfen 20% DF is a post-emergent herbicide used to control a variety of annual broadleaf and grassy weeds in vegetables, fruit, cotton, ornamentals, and non-crop areas. It is a contact herbicide that requires light to damage target plants. Oxyfluorfen works by inhibiting the production of chlorophyll in target plants. This causes the leaves to yellow and die. It is essential to apply Oxyfluorfen to the leaves of the target plants because it is not absorbed by the roots.

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Description

Mode of Action

Oxyfluorfen 20% DF works by inhibiting the protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO) enzyme. This enzyme is essential for the synthesis of chlorophyll in plants. When Oxyfluorfen is applied to target plants, it is absorbed through the foliage and translocated within the plant. Once inside the plant, it interacts with the PPO enzyme, disrupting its normal functioning. The PPO enzyme plays a crucial role in the production of chlorophyll, which is necessary for photosynthesis and the plant’s energy production. By inhibiting the PPO enzyme, Oxyfluorfen disrupts chlorophyll synthesis, leading to a buildup of toxic intermediates known as porphyrins. These porphyrins cause oxidative damage to cell membranes and other plant tissues, ultimately resulting in the death of the targeted weeds.

Benefits of Oxyfluorfen 20% DF

It is effective at controlling a wide range of annual broadleaf and grassy weeds.
It is selective, meaning that it will not harm the crop when it is applied.
It is cost-effective.

Application Method

Foliar Spray

Target Crops, Weeds, and Dosage of Oxyfluorfen 20% DF

Crop(s)	Target weeds	Dosage/Acre (ml)	Dilution in Water (Lit/Acre)
Onion, Tea, Potato, Groundnut	Annual broadleaf weeds, and some grasses	200-300	200-250