Active ingredient and systemic mode of action
Propaquizafop belongs to the aryloxyphenoxy-propionate (AOPP / 'Fop') chemical class, classified under HRAC Group 1. It acts as an acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase) inhibitor, halting fatty acid and phospholipid biosynthesis in grass meristems. Absorbed rapidly through weed leaves within one hour, it translocates throughout roots and rhizomes, turning growing tips chlorotic and necrotic.
- Active constituent: Propaquizafop 10% EC (emulsifiable concentrate)
- Herbicide group: ACCase inhibitor graminicide (HRAC Group 1)
- High selectivity: Destroys target grassy weeds while leaving broadleaf crops completely unaffected
Target grassy weeds across broadleaf crops
- Annual grasses: Echinochloa colona (jungle rice), Dactyloctenium aegyptium (crowfoot grass), and Digitaria sanguinalis (crabgrass).
- Perennial grasses: Cynodon dactylon (doob grass) and Sorghum halepense (Johnson grass).
- Approved crops: Soybean, groundnut, cotton, onion, black gram, and pulses.
Application window and spray technique
Apply when grassy weeds are actively growing at the 2 to 4 leaf stage (typically 15 to 25 days after crop emergence). Use a knapsack sprayer fitted with a flat-fan nozzle. Avoid applying to moisture-stressed crops, and strictly follow CIBRC registered label rates and pre-harvest intervals.
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Common questions
What is the active ingredient in ADAMA Agil?
Agil contains Propaquizafop 10% EC, a selective systemic post-emergence graminicide.
Does Agil control broadleaf weeds?
No, Agil is a selective graminicide that specifically controls grassy weeds, leaving broadleaf crops unharmed.
How soon is Agil rainfast after application?
Propaquizafop is absorbed rapidly by grass foliage and becomes rainfast within approximately one hour of application.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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