Description
Mechanism of action
It is absorbed by the leaves and roots and translocated into the weeds. It works by mimicking the action of the plant growth hormone auxin, causing weeds to grow uncontrollably and eventually kill them.
Benefits of 2,4-D amine salt 58% SL
It is highly soluble in water and is absorbed by weeds faster than other herbicides.
Target Crops, Pests, and Dosage of 2,4-D amine salt 58% SL
Crop | Target Pest | Dosage/Acre (ml) | Dilution in water (Litre) |
Aquatic Weeds | Eichhornia crassipes | 600 | 600-700 |
Maize | Amaranthus Spp., Tribulus terrestris, Boerhavia diffusa, Portulaca oleracea, Euphorbia hirta, Cyperus Spp., Trianthema monogyna | 600 | 400-500 |
Wheat | Convolvulus arvensis, Asphodelus tenuifolius, Chenopodium album | 300-500 | 300-400 |
Potato | Convolvulus arvensis, Portulaca oleracea, Asphodelus tenuifolius, Chenopodium album, Anagallis arvensis, Cyperus iria, Portulaca oleracea | 500 | 200-250 |
Sorghum | Phyllanthus niruri, Convolvulus arvensis, Euphorbia hirta, Tridax procumbens, Digera arvensis, Trianthema Spp., Striga Spp., Cyperus iria | 600 | 500-600 |