Active ingredient and biochemical mode of action
- Contains Propaquizafop 10% EC, belonging to the aryloxyphenoxypropionate ('fop') chemical group.
- Inhibits the enzyme Acetyl CoA Carboxylase (ACCase), stopping fatty acid biosynthesis in monocotyledonous grasses.
- Causes cessation of meristematic cell division, leading to chlorosis, purple discoloration, necrosis, and complete weed collapse.
Approved crops and target weed spectrum
- Soybean and groundnut: Eliminates barnyard grass (Echinochloa spp.), crabgrass (Digitaria sanguinalis), and goosegrass (Eleusine indica).
- Cotton and pulses: Controls wild sorghum, lovegrass (Eragrostis), and Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) without harming broadleaf crops.
- Onion: Highly selective post-emergence herbicide for controlling aggressive grassy weeds in onion nurseries and transplanted fields.
Application window and spray techniques
- Apply when grassy weeds are actively growing at the 2 to 4 leaf stage for optimal absorption and systemic movement.
- Use flat-fan or floodjet nozzles with adequate water volume to ensure uniform foliar coverage.
- Do not mix with broadleaf herbicides without checking compatibility, and follow CIBRC registered label rates.
Official source
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Common questions
What is the active ingredient in Agil herbicide?
Agil contains Propaquizafop 10% EC, a selective post-emergence graminicide.
Does Agil harm broadleaf crops like soybean or cotton?
No, it is highly selective and safe for broadleaf crops while specifically eliminating grassy monocot weeds.
What is the best stage to spray Agil on weeds?
Apply when grass weeds are young and actively growing at the 2 to 4 leaf stage.
Which grasses are controlled by Agil?
It controls Echinochloa, Digitaria, Eleusine, Cynodon dactylon, and other annual and perennial grasses.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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