Fomesafen 12% + Quizalofop Ethyl 3% SC

About Fomesafen 12% + Quizalofop Ethyl 3% SC

Fomesafen 12% + Quizalofop Ethyl 3% SC (e.g., Crystal Amora) is a selective, post-emergent herbicide for soybean and groundnut, controlling broadleaf weeds and grasses simultaneously. This dual-action SC formulation acts systemically and via contact, with visible results in 3-5 days. The recommended dosage is 600 ml/acre, usually applied at 24 weed leaf stage. 

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• Active Ingredients: Fomesafen 12% (broadleaf control) + Quizalofop Ethyl 3% (grassy weed control).
• Formulation: Suspension Concentrate (SC) - a stable liquid mixture.
• Target Crops: Primarily Soybean and Groundnut, sometimes used in other pulses.
• Target Weeds:
  • Grassy Weeds: Echinochloa spp. (Barnyard grass), Cynodon dactylon (Doob grass), Digitaria spp..
  • Broadleaf Weeds: Amaranthus spp., Celosia argentea (White cock's comb), Parthenium hysterophorus (Congress grass).
• Mode of Action:
  • Quizalofop Ethyl: ACCase inhibitor (inhibits lipid synthesis in grasses).
  • Fomesafen: PPO inhibitor (leads to membrane damage in broadleaf weeds).
• Application Dosage: 600 ml per acre, diluted in 200250 liters of water (approx. 1.5 - 2 ml per liter).
• Time of Application: Post-emergence, specifically when weeds are at the 24 leaf stage.
• Key Features:
  • Dual-Action: Combines contact (Fomesafen) and systemic (Quizalofop) action.
  • Fast Acting: Results visible in 3-5 days.
  • Rainfastness: Resistant to rain washing off 2 hours after application.
  • Safety: High crop safety to soybean and groundnut.