Halosulfuron Methyl 75% WG

About Halosulfuron Methyl 75% WG

Halosulfuron Methyl 75% WG is a selective, systemic, post-emergence herbicide used to control Cyperus rotundus (nutgrass) in sugarcane, maize, and bottle gourd. It inhibits the ALS enzyme, causing yellowing and death of weeds within 1430 days. Applied at 36-90 g/ha, it offers effective, root-level control. 

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• Active Ingredient & Formulation: Contains 75% w/w Halosulfuron methyl, typically formulated as Water Dispersible Granules (WG/WDG).
• Target Weeds: Primarily Cyperus rotundus (nutgrass) and Cyperus iria.
• Mode of Action: Post-emergence, systemic herbicide (moves via xylem and phloem) that inhibits acetolactate synthase (ALS), starving the plant of amino acids.
• Recommended Crops:
  • Sugarcane: Effective control of C. rotundus.
  • Maize: Controls C. rotundus and C. iria.
  • Bottle Gourd: Controls C. rotundus and C. iria.
• Dosage and Application (Per Hectare):
  • Sugarcane: 60-67.5 g a.i. formulated in 375 L of water.
  • Maize: 67.5 g a.i. formulated in 375 L of water.
  • Bottle Gourd: 67.5 g a.i. formulated in 375 L of water.
• Key Benefits:
  • Root-to-Tip Kill: Destroys the nutgrass from the root (nut stage).
  • High Selectivity: Safe for the main crops mentioned.
  • Reduced Labor Cost: Eliminates the need for repeated manual weeding.