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Imazethapyr 10% SL

Product Type Herbicides
Form Liquid
Packaging 1 Ltr, 500 ml, 250 ml
Size
Target Crops Imazethapyr 10% SL is highly selective and safe for leguminous crops. It is most commonly used in: Soybean Groundnut (Peanut) Pulses: Black gram (Urad), Green gram (Moong), Red gram (Tur/Arhar), and Cowpea.
Target Pest It provides excellent control over a mixed weed flora, including: Broadleaf Weeds: Amaranthus viridis (Pigweed), Commelina benghalensis, Euphorbia hirta, Trianthema portulacastrum. Grasses: Echinochloa crus-galli (Barnyard grass), Digitaria sanguinalis (Crabgrass), Eleusine indica. Sedges: Cyperus rotundus (Purple nutsedge) - Note: It suppresses sedges effectively, though complete eradication may require specific conditions.
Mode Of Action Systemic Action: Imazethapyr is a systemic herbicide. It is rapidly absorbed by the roots and foliage of the weeds and translocated through both the xylem and phloem to the growing points (meristematic tissues). Enzyme Inhibitor: It works by inhibiting the enzyme acetolactate synthase (ALS) or acetohydroxyacid synthase (AHAS). This enzyme is essential for the production of three vital branched-chain amino acids: valine, leucine, and isoleucine. Result: By halting the production of these proteins, cell division and DNA synthesis stop, leading to the immediate cessation of weed growth and eventual death within a few days to weeks.

Btrail: Imazethapyr 10% SL is a highly effective, broad-spectrum, systemic herbicide primarily used to control a wide variety of broadleaf weeds, grasses, and sedges in leguminous crops. The "SL" stands for Soluble Liquid, meaning it dissolves easily in water for spraying.

Application Details

  • Time of Application: It is most effective when applied as an Early Post-Emergence herbicide. The ideal time to spray is 15 to 25 days after sowing, when the weeds are in the active 2 to 4-leaf stage.
  • General Dosage:
    • Per Acre: 400 ml to 600 ml.
    • Dilution: Mix the required dose in 150 to 200 liters of water per acre to ensure uniform coverage.
  • Method: Spray using a knapsack sprayer fitted with a flat fan or flood jet nozzle. Ensure adequate soil moisture at the time of application for the best residual results.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Dual Action: It controls existing weeds through contact action and prevents new weeds from germinating through its strong residual action in the soil.
  • Long-Lasting Control: Keeps the field weed-free during the critical crop growth stages, leading to higher yields.
  • Rainfastness: It is generally rain fast within a couple of hours after application (once the spray dries on the leaves).
  • Crop Safety: Highly selective to target crops, meaning it kills the weeds without stunting or burning the main crop.

Precautions and Safety

  • Phytotoxicity: Do not use on non-recommended crops (like cereals or vegetables) as it will cause severe crop damage. Wait for the recommended period before planting rotational crops that might be sensitive to Imazethapyr residues.
  • Safety Gear: Always wear protective clothing, gloves, and a mask while mixing and spraying.
  • Toxicity: It is generally categorized as a slightly toxic (Green/Blue triangle) herbicide, but it is harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Keep away from water bodies to prevent aquatic toxicity.