Khushali
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Mepiquat Chloride 5% Aqueous Solution (Plant Growth Regulator)
Mepiquat Chloride 5% Aqueous Solution (AS) is used in agriculture as a plant growth regulator. It is used for the control of excessive vegetative growth and to increase crop yield in potato, cotton, groundnut, chickpea, soybean, brinjal & onion. Mepiquat Chloride 5% AS is soluble in water. It works systematically in plant tissue and leads to deeper green leaf coloring after 3-6 days.
Recommendation:
| Crop | Time of Application | Dosage/HA |
Dilution in water (Liter) |
Pre harvest interval (Days) |
Re-entry Period (Days) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
A.I. (g) |
Formulation (Liter) |
|||||
| Potato | 45 days after planting | 62.5 – 75.0 | 1.25 – 1.50 | 500 – 600 | 60 – 90 | 24 |
| Cotton | At onset of flowering | 50.5 – 62.5 | 1.00 – 1.25 | 500 – 600 | 57 | |
| Groundnut | At onset of flowering | 50.5 – 62.5 | 1.00 – 1.25 | 500 | 60 | |
| Chickpea | At onset of flowering | 62.5 | 1.25 | 500 | 56 | |
| Soybean | At onset of flowering | 62.5 | 1.25 | 500 | 54 | |
| Brinjal | 15 days after initiation of flowering | 62.5 | 1.25 | 500 | 7 | |
| Onion | 45-50 days after transplanting | 62.5 | 1.25 | 500 | 48 | |
Benefit:
- Improves crop canopy management
- Promotes balanced vegetative and reproductive growth
- Enhances yield potential
- Improves leaf color and plant vigor
Features:
- Plant growth regulator
- Controls excessive vegetative growth
- Systemic action within plant tissue
- Water soluble formulation
Usage:
- Foliar Spray:
- Use 2.5 ml per litre of water
- Apply 500 ml per acre with 200 litres of water
- Mix 40 ml per pump for uniform application
