It is an aquous, solution containing 4.5% w/w alfanapthyl acetic acid a.i. a plant growth regulator, it is used for the following purpose: a) to induce flowering, to prevent shedding of buds, flowers and to prevent fall of unripe fruits. b) to enlarge fruit size, c) to increase the yield and to improve the quality of fruits.
Crop(s) | Common Name of Pest | AI (gm) | Formulation (gm) | Dilution in Water (liter) | Waiting Period between last spray to harvest days | Re-entry after each Application (In Hours) |
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Chilli | 1st Spray – during flowering 2nd spray after 20-30 days. | 10 | - | 2.22 ml/10 lts. | ||
Cotton | To prevent shedding of flowers squares and bolls (3 sprays at 15 days interval from square formation stage). | 10-20 | 222-444 | 1000 | - | |
Grapes | To increase size and weight of berries | |||||
2nd spray when flowering shoot appears | 10 | - | 2 ml in 49 lit of water | |||
1st spray at pruning time | 10 | - | 2 ml in 49 lit of water | |||
To control berry drop: spray on matured grape bunches 10-15 days before harvesting | 100 | - | 20 ml in 49 lit of water | |||
Mango | 1st spray when tender fruits are of pea size | 20 | - | 2 ml. in 4.5 ltr. Of water | ||
2nd spray when fruits are of marble size (about 2 cm. diameter) | 20 | - | 2 ml. in 4.5 ltr. Of water | |||
To control mango malformation before fruit bud differentiation (approx. 3 months before flowering) | 20 | - | 20 ml. in 4.5 ltr. Of water | |||
Pineapple | (b) To increase fruit size | 199 | (20ml in 4.5 Ltrs. Of water). Spray to wet whole | |||
(c) To delay maturity spray to whole fruit 2 weeks before harvest. | 100 | (10ml in 4.5 Ltrs. Of water). Spray to wet whole | ||||
(a) to induce flowering and uniform growth | 10 | 1ml in 4.5 Ltrs. Of water Pour 30-50 ml. solution | ||||
Tomato | At the time of flowering 2 spray. | 45 | - | 10 ml/10 lts. |
It is an aquous, solution containing 4.5% w/w alfanapthyl acetic acid a.i. a plant growth regulator, it is used for the following purpose: a) to induce flowering, to prevent shedding of buds, flowers and to prevent fall of unripe fruits. b) To enlarge fruit size, c) to increase the yield and to improve the quality of fruits.
Time of Application:-
Precautions
- Keep away from foodstuffs, empty foodstuff containers and animal's food.
- Avoid contact with mouth, eyes and skin.
- Avoid inhalation the spray mist. Spray in the direction of wind.
- Wash thoroughly the contaminated clothes and parts of the body after spraying.
- Do not smoke, drink, eat and chew anything while spraying.
- Wear full protective clothing while mixing and spraying.
Symptoms of Poisoning
Headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness and tremors may occur.
First Aid
- If swallowed, induce vomiting by tickling the back of throat. Repeat it until the vomitis is clear. Do not induce vomiting if the patient is unconscious.
- If clothing and skin are contaminated remove the clothes and wash the contaminated skin with copious amount of soap and water.
- If eyes are contaminated, flush with plenty of saline/clean water for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- If inhaled, remove the patient to fresh air.
Phytotoxicity
Antidote
No specific antidote is known. Treat symptomatically.
Disposal of Used Container
- Package shall be broken and burried away from habitation.
- The used package shall not be left outside to prevent their reuse.
- Package surplus materials and washing from the machine and containers should be disposed of in a safe manner so as to prevent environmental or water pollution.
Storage Conditions
- The package containing the PLANT GROWTH REGULATOR shall be stored in separate rooms or premises away from the rooms or premises used for storing other articles particularly articles of food or shall be kept in separate almirahs under lock and key depending upon the quantity and nature of the insecticides.
- The rooms or premises meant for storing the PLANT GROWTH REGULATOR shall be well built dry, well-lit, and ventilated and of sufficient dimension to avoid contamination with vapour.
Chemical Composition
S.No | Ingredient | Description | Weight |
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1 | A. N. A a.i. based on 100%a.i. | 4.5 % w/w | |
2 | Sodium Salt of Alkyl Aryl (Benzene) Sulphonate | 3.00 % w/w | |
3 | Sodium Hydroxide | 1.00 % w/w | |
4 | Water | ||
Total | 100 % w/w |