About Product
- Dekel is a unique, strong contact and broad-spectrum herbicide for both grasses and broad-leaved weeds in the Onion crop.
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Dekel Herbicide provides long duration control of weeds.
- Its efficiency in smaller application rates makes it a cost-effective choice for farmers, balancing effectiveness with economic considerations.
Dekel Herbicide Technical Details
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Technical Content: Propaquizafop 5% + Oxyflurofen 12% w/w EC
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Mode of Entry: Contact herbicide
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Mode of Action: Dekel contains propaquizafop and oxyfluorfen, to control both grassy and broad-leaved weeds in onion crops. Propaquizafop inhibits lipid biosynthesis by targeting the ACCase enzyme, effectively controlling grassy weeds, while Oxyfluorfen disrupts cell membranes by inhibiting the PPO enzyme, leading to the death of broad-leaved weeds. This dual action provides comprehensive and long-lasting weed control.
Key Features & Benefits
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Dekel Herbicide should be applied as early post-emergence on weeds when they are at 2-4 leaf stage with adequate moisture in the soil.
- By effectively managing weeds, it helps in improving the overall health and yield of onion crops.
Dekel Herbicide Usage and crops
Recommended Crop: Onion
Target weeds
- Grassy weeds: Digitaria sanguinalis, Dactyloctenium aegyptium, Echinochloa colonum, Eleusina indica.
- Broad leaf weeds: Chenopodium album, Digera arvensis, Amaranthus viridis
Dosage: 350 ml / Acre
Method of Application: Ground level spray on young newly emerged weeds
Additional Information
- No specific antidote is known. Treat symptomatically.
- The one & only comprehensive solution for a weed free onion crop
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Dekel Herbicide formulation minimizes the risk of adverse effects on crops, ensuring that the targeted weeds are dealt with without compromising the health and development of the cultivated plants.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
