Key facts
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- Category
- Herbicide
- Mode of action
- Systemic Non-Selective
- Target crops
- Tea Plantations, Non-Crop Areas, Bunds & Field Channels, Post-Harvest Stubble
- Target pests
- Broadleaf Weeds, Annual Grasses, Perennial Sedges, Cyperus rotundus (Motha)
Chemical Profile and Systemic Mode of Action
Glyphosate 71 SG contains the ammonium salt of glyphosate in a concentrated soluble granule (SG) formulation.
It works by inhibiting the 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate (EPSP) synthase enzyme in the shikimic acid pathway, halting the synthesis of essential aromatic amino acids in green plants.
- Formulation: 71 percent Soluble Granules (SG)
- Translocation: Systemically translocates from foliage downward to underground tubers, rhizomes, and root crowns
- Soil inactivation: Rapidly bound and inactivated by soil clay particles, leaving no lingering residual root absorption
Target Weed Spectrum and Authorized Use Guidelines
Glyphosate 71 SG controls deep-rooted perennial weeds that are difficult to suppress through manual cultivation.
Under central regulatory directives, authorized usage in India is restricted primarily to tea plantations and non-cropped industrial areas.
- Perennial grasses: Controls Cynodon dactylon (Bermuda grass), Saccharum spontaneum (Kans), and Imperata cylindrica
- Sedges and broadleaf weeds: Suppresses Cyperus rotundus and tough woody broadleaf weed complexes
- Application timing: Most effective when target weeds are actively growing with full lush green foliage
Application Precautions and Operator Protection
Because Glyphosate is non-selective, any drift contacting green crop tissues will cause severe yellowing and mortality.
Applicators must employ low-pressure floodjet or flat fan nozzles equipped with protective hoods and wear standard chemical safety gear.
- Water quality: Use clean, mud-free soft water because suspended silt particles inactivate glyphosate molecules
- Drift avoidance: Never spray during windy conditions or allow mist to contact green bark or desirable foliage
- Safety attire: Use face respirators, rubber gloves, and safety glasses during product mixing and application
Official source
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Common questions
What is the difference between Glyphosate 41 SL and 71 SG?
Glyphosate 41 SL is a liquid concentrate, whereas 71 SG is a higher concentration dry soluble granule formulation containing the ammonium salt.
Does Glyphosate 71 SG kill weed roots?
Yes, its systemic translocation transports the active ingredient downward into roots, rhizomes, and tubers to prevent re-sprouting.
What is the authorized application domain for Glyphosate 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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