Active ingredient and chemical selectivity
- Contains Propaquizafop 10% EC, belonging to the aryloxyphenoxypropionate ('fop') chemical family (HRAC/WSSA Group 1).
- Inhibits Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase (ACCase) in grass weeds, stopping fatty acid production required for new cell membrane formation.
- Safe for broadleaf dicotyledonous crops because their chloroplastic ACCase enzyme is structurally insensitive to 'fop' herbicides.
Weed spectrum and broadleaf crop applications
- Controls difficult grasses: Echinochloa colonum, Echinochloa crus-galli, Digitaria sanguinalis, Eleusine indica, and Dactyloctenium aegyptium.
- Perennial grass suppression: Effectively checks Cynodon dactylon (Bermuda grass) and volunteer sorghum.
- Labeled crops: Soybean, cotton, groundnut, black gram, green gram, pigeon pea, and onion crops.
Application timing and best management practices
- Apply when grassy weeds are actively growing at the 2 to 4 leaf stage under adequate soil moisture conditions.
- Ensure uniform foliar coverage using flat-fan or floodjet nozzles with 150 to 200 litres of water per hectare.
- Follow CIBRC approved label dosages, observe pre-harvest intervals, and avoid tank mixing with broadleaf herbicides without checking compatibility.
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Common questions
What is the active ingredient in Agil?
Agil contains Propaquizafop 10% EC, an ACCase-inhibiting selective graminicide.
Why does Agil kill grasses without damaging soybean or cotton?
Broadleaf crops have an insensitive form of the ACCase enzyme, making Agil selective and safe for dicot plants.
What is the optimal weed stage for applying Agil?
Best results occur when target grass weeds are young, actively growing at the 2 to 4 leaf stage.
Does Agil control broadleaf weeds or sedges?
No, Agil is a selective graminicide that controls only grassy weeds, not broadleaves or sedges.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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