About 2,4 D MAIN HERBICIDE 2,4-D Main Herbicide is a broad spectrum and selective herbicide of phenoxycarboxylic group. 2,4 -D Main is a post emergence herbicide effective on annual and perennial broad-leaved weeds in a wide range of crops viz, Sorghum, Maize, Wheat, Potato, Sugarcane etc. 2,4-D Main Herbicide Technical Details Technical Content: 2,4-D Amine Salt 58% SL Mode of Entry: Systemic in action Mode of Action: It is a synthetic plant growth hormone auxin which works by causing uncontrolled cell division. Abnormal increases in cell wall plasticity, biosynthesis of proteins, and production of ethylene occur in plant tissues which leads to uncontrolled cell division. These uncontrolled, unsustainable growth ensues, causing stem curl-over, leaf withering, and eventual death of weeds. Key Features & Benefits 2,4-D Main Herbicide is a Broad Spectrum and cost-effective herbicide. Effective on Annual and perennial broad-Leaved weeds, Cyperus sp. Highly soluble in water and readily absorbed by leaves and roots. Effective on non-crop areas and aquatic weeds also. 2,4-D Main Herbicide Usage & Crops Recommendations: Crops Target Weeds Dosage / Acre (ml) Dilution in water (L/Acre) Waiting period from last spray to harvest (days) Sorghum Cyperus iria, Digera arvensis, Convolvulus arvensis, Trianthema sp., Tridax procumbens, Euphorbia hirta, Phyllanthus niruri, Striga spp. 1200 200-250 90 Maize Trianthema monogyna, Amaranthus sp., Tribulus terrestris, Boerhaavia diffusa, Euphorbia hirta, Portulaca oleracea, Cyperus sp. 350 150-200 90 Wheat Chenopodium album, Fumaria parviflora, Melilotus alba, Vicia sativa, Asphodelus tenuifolius , Convolvulus arvensis 350-550 200-250 90 Sugarcane Cyperus iria, Digitaria sp., Dactyloctenium aegyptium, Digera arvensis, Portulaca oleracea, Commelina benghalensis, Convolvulus arvensis 2500 200 90 Potato Chenopodium album, Asphodelus tenuifolius, Anagallis arvensis, Convolvulus arvensis, Cyperus iria, Portulaca oleracea. 1500 150 90 Aquatic weeds Eichhornia crassipes 350-550 250-300 Not applicable Non crop area Parthenium hysterophorus, Cyperus rotundus 1800 100-150 Not applicable Method of Application: Foliar Spray up to 2-3 leaf stages of weeds. Additional Information 2,4-D Main Herbicide is compatible with other commonly used chemicals. 2,4-D Main in India is most effective as it has not developed resistance in weeds Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow to the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
