Active Ingredient and Brassinosteroid Physiology
Homobrassinolide is a naturally occurring plant steroid hormone that acts as a master regulator of plant physiological development.
Unlike standard single-action hormones, brassinosteroids work synergistically with endogenous auxins and gibberellins, stimulating both cell division and cell elongation.
- Active Molecule: Homobrassinolide 0.04% EC (Emulsifiable Concentrate)
- Cell Division & Elongation: Accelerates vegetative expansion and pollen tube growth for successful fertilization
- Chlorophyll Retention: Promotes photosynthesis and delays chlorophyll degradation during reproductive filling
- Abiotic Stress Alleviation: Enhances plant tolerance against drought, extreme heat, cold snaps, and salinity
Crops and Critical Application Windows
Godrej Double is applied at key reproductive transitions to maximize blossom retention and fruit development.
It significantly curbs flower drop and immature fruit abortion caused by sudden temperature spikes and moisture stress.
- Cotton: Applied at square formation and peak flowering to promote sympodial branch development and boll retention
- Vegetables (Chilli, Tomato, Brinjal): Foliar spray prior to flowering and during early fruit set for uniform fruit sizing
- Paddy & Wheat: Applied at panicle initiation and boot leaf stage to enhance grain filling and reduce empty chaffy spikelets
- Fruit Orchards (Mango, Grapes, Pomegranate): Improves fruit set, reduces blossom drop, and enhances fruit skin finish
Dosage Guidelines and Tank-Mix Compatibility
Because brassinosteroids are active at parts-per-million micro-concentrations, accurate measurement is essential.
Standard foliar dilution is 0.5 to 1.0 ml per liter of water (approx. 100 to 200 ml per acre in 200 liters of water).
- Foliar Dilution: Dissolve 1 ml per liter of water during early mornings or late afternoons for optimal stomatal uptake
- Tank-Mix Versatility: Compatible with most neutral fungicides, insecticides, and water-soluble foliar fertilizers
- Integration: Pair with balanced basal NPK nutrition to support the accelerated cellular growth triggered by homobrassinolide
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Common questions
What is the active ingredient in Godrej Double?
Godrej Double contains homobrassinolide 0.04% EC, a brassinosteroid plant growth regulator.
How does Godrej Double help reduce flower drop?
Homobrassinolide enhances pollen viability, accelerates pollen tube elongation, and strengthens flower pedicels, preventing flower abortion.
Can Godrej Double be mixed with chemical insecticides?
Yes, it is compatible with most neutral insecticides and fungicides, allowing convenient one-pass tank mixing.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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