About Almix Herbicide
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Almix Herbicide is a pre-emergent, post-emergent herbicide which belongs to the sulfonylurea family.
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Almix herbicide technical name - Metsulfuron methyl 10% + Chlorimuron ethyl 10% WP
- It works at a very low dosage to control sedges and broad-leaved weeds in paddy.
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Almix Herbicide controls the weeds that stifle the growth of the rice crop for a longer period, making it an obvious choice for rice growers across the country.
Almix Herbicide Technical Details
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Technical Content: Metsulfuron methyl 10% + Chlorimuron ethyl 10% WP
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Mode of Entry: Contact and residual soil action
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Mode of Action: Branched chain amino acid synthesis (ASL or AHAS) inhibitor. Acts by inhibiting biosynthesis of the essential amino acids valine and isoleucine, hence stopping cell division and plant growth in shoots and roots.
Key Features & Benefits
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Almix Herbicide is a broad-spectrum herbicide that controls sedges and broad leaf weeds in transplanted and direct seeded rice.
- It provides long duration weed control.
- It is also not prone to volatilization.
- It is rapidly absorbed through foliage and plant roots.
- Almix is easy to apply and safe to handle.
Almix Herbicide Usage & Crops
Recommended Crops: Rice/Paddy
Target Weeds:
- Alligatorweed (Alternanthera philoxeroides)
- Bergia capensis
- Cynotis axillaris
- Daisy, American (Eclipta Alba)
- Fimbristylis miliaceae
- Cyperus iria
- Gooseweed (Sphenoclea zeylanica)
- Marsilea quadrifoliata
- Primrose
- Sagitaria sagitifolia
- Sedge, Smallflower Umbrella (Cyperus difformis)
- Spiderwort, Tropical (Commelina benghalensis)
Dosage:
- Rice transplanted (pre-emergence): 20 gm per hectare in 500 litres of water.
- Rice (post emergence): 20 gm per hectare in 300 litres of water.
- Rice direct sown (puddled condition): 20 gm per hectare in 300 litres of water.
Method of Application: Foliar Spray
Additional Information
- Compatibility: Do not mix this herbicide with any chemical.
- It does not harm adjacent crops like mustard, vegetable, fruit crops, cotton, castor, etc. unless it’s directly sprayed on them.
- It is safe for the environment, animals and human beings.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
