HerbicideToxicity: Blue (Danger)Systemic Non-Selective Mode of Action
Glyphosate 41% SL
Chemical Group: Organophosphonate / Glycine
Non-selective, broad-spectrum post-emergence herbicide. Absorbed through green foliage and translocated down into roots and rhizomes, ensuring complete kill.
Dosage / Acre
800 ml – 1.0 Liter per acre
8 – 10 ml per liter water
Rainfastness
4 Hours
Dry window needed
Waiting Period (PHI)
30 Days
Pre-Harvest Interval
Water Volume
150 L / Acre
~10 Pumps of 15L
Target Crops & Registered Pests
Registered Target Crops
Tea PlantationsNon-Crop AreasBunds & Field ChannelsPost-Harvest Stubble
Controlling Pests / Pathogens
Broadleaf WeedsAnnual GrassesPerennial SedgesCyperus rotundus (Motha)Cynodon dactylon (Doob Grass)
Field Application Guidelines & Best Practices
- Always use a protective hood/shield on the spray nozzle to prevent drift onto main crops.
- Apply when weeds are actively growing with fresh green leaves (10-15 cm height).
Statutory Safety & Toxicity Precautions
- Strictly non-selective: will kill any green crop it touches. Use clean non-turbid pond water.
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Official MoA&FW (.nic.in & .gov.in)Official Regulatory & Label Claim Portals for Glyphosate 41% SL
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Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee
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Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage
Official advisories on Integrated Pest Management (IPM), locust monitoring, and state biocontrol laboratories.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
For standard knapsack sprayers (15L water capacity), dilute at 8 – 10 ml per liter. This equates to approximately 120 ml per 15-liter tank. Always dissolve in a bucket of clean water before pouring into the spray tank.
The statutory waiting period (PHI) for Glyphosate 41% SL is 30 days. Farmers must not harvest produce before this interval expires to ensure chemical residues remain below mandatory Maximum Residue Limits (MRL).
Glyphosate 41% SL requires a rainfastness safety window of at least 4 hour(s). If heavy rain occurs within this timeframe, the chemical deposit may be washed off and require a booster application.
Glyphosate 41% SL is registered and labeled for use on: Tea Plantations, Non-Crop Areas, Bunds & Field Channels, Post-Harvest Stubble.