1. Common name: Mesotrione
2. Chemical names: 2-[4-(methylsulfonyl)-2-nitrobenzoyl]-1,3-cyclohexanedione
3. Chemical class: BenzoylcyclohexanedioneHerbicide
4. Type of formulation: SC (Suspension Concentrate)
5. Active ingredient and its content: Mesotrione,150 gram/liter.
6. Structural formula:
7. Toxic class: Slightlyhazardous (III)
8. CAS registry number: 104206-82-8
9.Appearance: off-white to yellow liquid.
10. Applications:
Mode of action: Uptakeis foliar and via the root, with both acropetal and basipetal translocation.Symptoms are whitening of leaves, followed by necrosis of the meristematictissue.
Uses: Post-emergence control ofbroad-leaved weeds and some grass weeds in maize.
Add the required volumeof product to the half-filled spray tank while agitating the water, then fill waterto the required level. Continue agitation at all times during spraying, do notstop agitation until the tank is completely empty.
Spray immediatelyafter mixing
Target weed and rate.
Crop | Weed | Dosage | Method of application |
Maize | Annual broad-leaved weeds and some grass weeds. | 900-1100 ml/ha | Water dilution for foliar spray |
Notes.
1) Apply the product during 3-5 leaf stage.
2) When used in the dry season or high temperature, use the product inlate afternoon.
3) Avoid drift of mist to soybean, fruit trees and vegetables.