Flumetralin 25% SC

ICAMA Reg. No. PD20212733

Product Category:   Plant Growth Regulator 

A specialized plant growth regulator designed to inhibit axillary bud development, promoting optimal plant architecture and enhancing crop quality and yield.

Why Choose Flumetralin 25% SC?

• Effectively suppresses axillary bud (sucker) growth, reducing the need for manual topping.

• Enhances crop uniformity and maturity, leading to improved quality and yield.

• Demonstrates localized systemic activity with minimal translocation, ensuring targeted action.

Key Features:

1.      Targeted Sucker Inhibition: Flumetralin specifically inhibits meristematic cell division in axillary buds, preventing unwanted sucker growth.

2.      Localized Systemic Action: Absorbed through stem and leaf surfaces, flumetralin translocates to axillary buds, ensuring precise growth regulation.

3.      Versatile Applications: Beyond cotton, flumetralin is effective in managing sucker growth in tobacco and can modulate shoot development in certain fruit crops.

Effective Applications:

·         Cotton:

o    Growth Regulation: Suppresses apical dominance, reducing the need for manual topping and promoting desirable plant architecture.

·         Tobacco:

• Sucker Control: Inhibits axillary bud growth, enhancing leaf quality and yield.

·         Citrus Trees:

• Shoot Management: Applied during the maturation of spring shoots and the initiation of summer shoots to inhibit excessive vegetative growth, thereby improving fruit retention and size.

·         Litchi Trees:

• Shoot Management: Applied to control vegetative growth, enhancing flowering and fruit set.

Registered Scope and Method of Use

Technical Application Requirements:

1.      Timing & Frequency: For cotton, apply during the squaring and flowering stages to effectively suppress apical dominance. In tobacco, application should occur within 24 hours post-topping. For citrus and litchi, apply during specific shoot growth stages as recommended. Limit to two applications per season with a minimum 20-day interval between treatments.

2.      Application Technique: Utilize calibrated spraying equipment to ensure uniform coverage of the plant canopy, focusing on stems and leaves to facilitate absorption.

3.      Environmental Considerations: Flumetralin exhibits low volatility; however, to prevent potential runoff, avoid application during heavy rainfall or when rain is anticipated shortly after treatment. Implement measures to protect non-target plants and adhere to local environmental regulations.

4.      Safety Precautions: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment during mixing and application. Follow all label instructions and safety guidelines to minimize exposure risks.