Description
It is widely used for post emergence control of broadleaf weeds in cotton. It is effective against most of the dicot weeds including, Trianthema Spp Amaranthus Spp, Chenopodium Spp, Digera Spp, Celosia argentia.
Mode of action:
Pyrithiobac sodium acts on Acetolactate Synthase enzyme of the plant leaf and controls the growth of weeds and Quizalofop ethyl acts on acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase) enzyme which stops the only grassy weed growth.
Benefits:
- Highly selective early post and post-emergence systemic herbicide for cotton crop​.
- Controls a wide range of broad leaf weeds in cotton​.
- Absorbed by leaf and roots and provide excellent control on weeds.
- Its soil activity controls susceptible weeds germinating after herbicide application.
- Do not give any adverse effect on soil.
Recommendations:
| Crop(s) | Common Name of Pest | Dosage/Acre | Dilution in Water (Ltr) | Waiting Period between last spray to harvest (In days) | |
| AI (gm) | Formulation (ml) | ||||
| Cotton Gossypium | Trianthema sp.(santti), Chenopodium sp.(Bathua), Digera sp.(Tendala) Amaranthas sp. cleosie argentia | 62.5-75 | 250-300 | 200 | 160 |