Agil Herbicide
Product Description
About Agil Herbicide
Agil Herbicide by Adama is a selective, broad-spectrum, post-emergence herbicide used for controlling a wide range of annual and perennial grasses. Belonging to the aryloxy phenoxy propionates family, it is formulated as an emulsifiable concentrate (EC). Agil enhances overall crop quality and yield by managing weed competition effectively.
Technical Details
- Technical Name: Propaquizafop 10% EC
- Mode of Entry: Systemic Herbicide
- Mode of Action: Inhibits the enzyme acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase), essential for fatty acid synthesis in grasses. This disruption halts cell growth and division, leading to gradual weed death.
Key Features & Benefits
- Effective against grassy weeds in various broadleaf crops including soybean, black gram, onion, vegetables, and fruit trees.
- Quick systemic absorption through leaves; translocated to growth points of both leaves and roots.
- Remains effective even with rainfall occurring 1 hour post-application.
- Best applied at the 2–4 leaf stage of weed growth when actively growing.
- Safe to beneficial insects, mammals, and is environmentally friendly.
Agil Herbicide Usage & Crops
| Crop | Target Weeds | Dosage / Acre (ml) |
|---|---|---|
| Soybean |
Echinochloa colonum, Echinochloa crusgalli, Dactyloctenium aegyptium, Eleusine indica, Digitaria sanguinalis |
200–300 |
| Black Gram |
Echinochloa colonum, Dactyloctenium aegyptium, Digitaria sanguinalis, Eleusine indica |
300–400 |
| Onion |
Digitaria sanguinalis, Dactyloctenium aegyptium, Echinochloa colonum, Phalaris minor |
250 |
Method of Application: Ground-level foliar spray on young, newly emerged weeds.
Additional Information
- Apply early when weeds are actively growing for best results.
- No specific antidote is known; treat symptomatically in case of accidental exposure.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference only. Always read and follow label directions and safety guidelines provided with the product.
| Chemical: Propaquizafop 10% EC |