Weed Less-58 is a selective, systemic, pre as well as post-emergent herbicide of Phenoxy-carboxylic acid family, which contains 2, 4-D Amine salt (acid content) 58% w/w. It is used mainly for control of broad leaved weeds in, Wheat, Maize, Sorghum, Sugarcane, Potato etc. This formulation results in rapid penetration into the plant tissues.
Crop | Target Weed | Dose/acre (lit) | Dilution in Water (Liter)/acre | Waiting Period (Days) |
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Maize | Trianthema monogyna, Amaranthus sp., Tribulus terristeris, Boerhaavia diffusa, Euphorbia hirta, Portulaca oleracea, Cyperus sp. | 0.43 | 160-200 | 50-60 |
Wheat | Chenopodium album, Fumaria parviflora, Melillotus alba , Vicia sative , Asphodelus tenuifolius , Convolvulus arvensis | 0.34 - 0.516 | 200-240 | - |
Sorghum | Cyperus iria, Digera arvensis, Convolvulus arvensis, Trianthema sp., Tridax procumbens, Euphorbia hirta, Phyllanthus niruri. | 1.24 | 160 | - |
Sugarcane | Cyperus iria, Digitaria sp. , Dactylactenium aegyptium, Digera arvensis, Portulaca oleracea, Commelina benghalensis, Convolvulus arvensis | 2.52 | 200 | - |
Aquatic Weeds | Eichhornia crassipes. | 0.34- 0.68 | 240-280 | 15-20 |
Non crop area | Parthenium hysterophorus, Cyperus rotundus | 1.824-1.72 | 120-160 | 15-20 |
Potato | Chenopodium album, Asphodelus tenuifolius, Anagalis arvensis, Convolvulus arvensis, Cyperus iria, Portulaca oleracea. | 1.37 | 160 | - |