Glufosinate Ammonium 13.5% SL is a non-selective, post-emergence herbicide used to control annual and perennial weeds, particularly in cotton and tea. It acts by inhibiting glutamine synthetase, leading to rapid plant cell death. It is widely used for tough weed control due to its high efficiency.
Key Information on Glufosinate Ammonium 13.5% SL
Formulation: 13.5% w/w SL (Soluble Liquid), which is equivalent to 15% w/v, say ppqs.gov.in.
Mode of Action: Contact herbicide with some systemic activity. It shuts down photosynthesis by inhibiting the enzyme glutamine synthetase, causing ammonia accumulation.
Target Weeds: Effective against hard-to-kill grasses and broadleaf weeds such as Cynodon dactylon, Cyperus rotundus, Dactyloctenium aegyptium, Digitaria marginata, and Imperata cylindrica.