Active Ingredient and Systemic Translocation
Glycel contains the isopropylamine salt of Glyphosate formulated as an aqueous soluble liquid (41% SL).
It works by inhibiting the 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate (EPSP) synthase enzyme in the shikimic acid pathway, halting aromatic amino acid synthesis in green plants.
Following foliar absorption, the active chemical moves through the phloem to underground rhizomes, stolons, and root crowns, eliminating vegetative regrowth.
- Formulation: 41 percent Soluble Liquid (SL)
- True systemic translocation: Moves basipetally into roots and rhizomes for complete weed eradication
- Soil inactivation: Rapidly inactivated upon contact with soil clay particles, leaving no lingering residual root absorption
Target Weed Spectrum and Authorized Use Domains
Glycel is formulated to suppress difficult perennial weeds like Cynodon dactylon (Bermuda grass) and Cyperus rotundus (Motha).
Under central regulatory directives, authorized usage in India is restricted primarily to tea plantations and non-cropped industrial areas.
- Target weeds: Controls Bermuda grass, Kans (Saccharum spontaneum), spear grass, and woody perennial brush
- Application timing: Most effective when target weeds are actively growing with lush, healthy green foliage
- Authorized areas: Tea plantations and non-agricultural industrial land under national guidelines
Spraying Instructions, Packaging, and Operator Safety
Commercial packaging spans convenient one-liter bottles up to economical five-liter cans for large acreage operations.
Applicators must employ low-pressure floodjet or flat fan nozzles equipped with protective drift hoods and wear full chemical protective gear.
Use clean, silt-free water because suspended mud particles readily bind and inactivate glyphosate molecules.
- Water quality: Use clean pond or tap water free of muddy sediment to prevent chemical deactivation
- Drift avoidance: Never spray during windy conditions or allow mist to touch green bark or desirable crops
- Safety attire: Use face respirators, rubber gloves, and safety goggles during product mixing and application
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Common questions
What is the technical active in Excel Glycel?
Glycel contains Glyphosate 41% SL (Isopropylamine salt), a systemic non-selective herbicide.
Why is clean water essential when mixing Glycel?
Glyphosate molecules bind strongly to suspended soil and clay particles in muddy water, which neutralizes the chemical before it reaches weed leaves.
What is the authorized application domain for Glycel in India?
In India, central regulatory guidelines restrict authorized glyphosate application primarily to tea plantations and non-crop areas.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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