Major Use of Plant-Growth Regulators in India with Crop-wise Label Claims

Plant Growth Regulators: Crop-wise Label Claims

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SNoPGR NameCropPurposeA.I.FormulationDilutionWaiting Period
1Alpha Naphthyl Acetic Acid 4.5% SL (Na salt)TomatoAt the time of flowering two spray.45 ppm---
2Alpha Naphthyl Acetic Acid 4.5% SL (Na salt)Chillies1st spray during flowering & 2nd spray 20 -30 days later.10 ppm---
3Alpha Naphthyl Acetic Acid 4.5% SL (Na salt)Mango1st spray when tender fruits one of pea size. 2nd spray when fruits one of marble size (about 2 cm diameter)20 ppm-2 ml in 4.5litre.-
4Alpha Naphthyl Acetic Acid 4.5% SL (Na salt)MangoTo?control?Mango malformation - Before fruit bud differentiations approx. 3 months before flowering200 ppm-20 ml in 4.5 ltrs.-
5Alpha Naphthyl Acetic Acid 4.5% SL (Na salt)Grapes(a)To increase size & weight of berries. ? Ist sprays at pruning time. ? 2nd spray when flowering shoot appear10 ppm-2 ml in 49 ltrs.-
6Alpha Naphthyl Acetic Acid 4.5% SL (Na salt)Grapes(b)To control berry drop (spray on matured grape bunches) 10-15 days before harvesting.100 ppm-20 ml. in 49 Litres-
7Alpha Naphthyl Acetic Acid 4.5% SL (Na salt)Pineapple(a) To induce flowering and uniform growth10 ppm (In dry weather half strength solution i.e. 5 ppm may be used)-1 ml in 4.5 Litres (pour 30-50 ml of solution in to the head of each plant)-
8Alpha Naphthyl Acetic Acid 4.5% SL (Na salt)Pineapple(b) To increase fruit size.199 ppm-10 ml in 4.5 Litres (spray to wet the whole plant)-
9Alpha Naphthyl Acetic Acid 4.5% SL (Na salt)PineappleTo delay maturity - Two weeks before harvest.100 ppm-10 ml in 4.5 Litres (Wet the whole fruit 2 weeks before harvest)-
10Alpha Naphthyl Acetic Acid 4.5% SL (Na salt)CottonTo prevent shedding of flower squares & bolls (3 sprays at 15 days interval from square formation stage10-20 ppm222-444 ml1000 ltr.-
11Chlormequat Chloride 50% SLCotton (American)Square formation of early flowering (one spray)20-40 gm a.i/ha40-80 ml/haHigh Volume 375-600, Low volume 125-187-
12Chlormequat Chloride 50% SLCotton (Deshi)Square formation of early flowering (one spray)75 a.i. gm/ha150 ml/haHigh volume 375-600-
13Chlormequat Chloride 50% SLBrinjalSeed soaking for 24 hours (before sowing)50 ppm100ppm1ml/ 10L water-
14Chlormequat Chloride 50% SLPotatoDipping of cut pieces for 10 minutes100 ppm200ppm2.0ml/ 10 L water-
15Chlormequat Chloride 50% SLGrapes 1st spray: 3-5 leaf stage after April pruning500 g a.i./ha1000ml1000 L91
16Chlormequat Chloride 50% SLGrapes 2nd Spray: 5-7 leaf stage after April Pruning1000 g a.i./ha2000 ml1000 L91
17Chlormequat Chloride 50% SLGrapes 3rd Spray: 3-5 leaf stage after October Pruning250 g a.i./ha500ml1000 L91
18Chlorpropham 50% HNPotatoAntisprouting agent for stocked potatoes under cold storage condition Temp= 10+2 Degree C; R.H.= 90+5%18-20 gm/MT36-40 ml/MTFormulation is to be applied as such with fogging applicator20
19Chlorpropham 55.37% w/w (624 g/l) HNPotatoAnti-sprouting agent for stocked potatoes under cold storage condition Temp= 10?2?C R.H.= 90?5%18-20 gm/MT29-32 ml/MTFormulation is to be applied as such with fogging applicator20
20Chlorpropham 300 g/l ECPotatoAnti-sprouting agent for potatoes in heap storage conditions18601 LNot applicable
21Ethephon 10% PasteRubberFor renewed bark, 4 times bark swabbing. During March, August, September & November below the tapping panel after 4 cm scrap of the bark /above the tapping panel/on the tapping cut after removing the lace.10%50 ml. formulation per tree directly used without dilution.--
22Ethephon 39 % SLMangoa) For breaking alternate bearing tendencies200 ppm770-10251500-20005 ml in 10 lit of water
23Ethephon 39 % SLMangob) For Flower induction in juvenile mango1000 ppm3846-51281500-200026 ml in 10 lit of water
24Ethephon 39 % SLMangoc) Post-harvest treatment (For Uniform Ripening)500 ppm1923-25641500-200013 ml in 10 lit of water
25Ethephon 39 % SLPineappleFor flower induction100 ppm385-5131500-20002.5 ml in 10 lit of water
26Ethephon 39 % SLCoffee (Arabica)For uniform ripening of berries, One spray at fly pricking stage, when 10- 15% berries are ripened.192 ppm738-9851500-20005 ml in 10 lit of water
27Ethephon 39 % SLCoffee (Robusta)For uniform ripening of berries, One spray at fly pricking stage, when 10- 15% berries are ripened.96 ppm215-2871500-20002.5 ml in 10 lit of water
28Ethephon 39 % SLTomatoPost-harvest treatment (for Uniform Ripening)2500 ppm--65 ml in 10 lit of water
29Ethephon 39 % SLRubberYielding rubber latex1000 ppm--26 ml in 10 lit of water
30Ethephon 39 % SLPomegranateDefoliation for better flowering and fruit yield390-487.5 g1000-1250 ml500135 days (2-2.5 ml/lit water)
31Ethephon 39 % SLGrapesDefoliation for better flowering and fruit yield487.5-682.5 g1250-17507502.5 ml in 1 lit of water
32Forchlorfenuron 0.1% L (w/v)GrapesTwo dipping applications. 1st When size of berry is 3-4 mm diameter and 2nd When size of berry is 6- 7 mm diameter,2 ppm.1 ltrs.50060 days
33Forchlorfenuron 0.12% EC w/wGrapesTo enhance the fruit size in seedless grapes single directed spray on berries at 4-6 mm berry size3 ppm1.5 liter500 liter/ha.20
34Forchlorfenuron 0.12% EC w/wPigeon pea (Tur)Single directed spray at the time of 100% flowering2.5ppm1.125 Litres/haSpray Volume- 450 l/ha. Mix 250 ml of Sitofex in 100 l water30 days
35Gibberellic Acid Technical (90% w/w)Grape fruita) At full bloom (for fruit set) - single spray b) Ist week of May (For June fruit drop) - single spray c) Ist week of October (For pre-harvest drop) - single spray500-1000 ppm---
36Gibberellic Acid Technical (90% w/w)Sweet cherryWhen more than 60% buds opened fully.40-80 ppm---
37Gibberellic Acid Technical (90% w/w)GrapesTwo directed spray Ist at full bloom & 2nd at fruit set stages.100 ppm---
38Gibberellic Acid Technical (90% w/w)Grape (Seedless)Two blanket spray at Ist full bloom & 2nd at post bloom stage.15-60 ppm---
39Gibberellic Acid Technical (90% w/w)Brinjala) Seed treatment (dipping) 10 ppm---
40Gibberellic Acid Technical (90% w/w)Brinjalb) When 4 weeks old - weekly spray50 ppm---
41Gibberellic Acid 0.001% LPaddyTo increase the yield and quality of the crop produce. Short duration varieties 20- 25DAT, Medium duration varieties 30-35 DAT, Long duration varieties 40- 45 DAT0.018 gm180 ml450-500-
42Gibberellic Acid 0.001% LSugarcane (Planted crops)To increase the yield and quality of the crop produce. a) First spray 40-45 DAP, b) Second spray 70-80 DAS0.018 gm180 ml450-500-
43Gibberellic Acid 0.001% LCottonTo increase the yield and quality of the crop produce. - a) First spray 40-45 DA, b) Second spray: At the time of ball formation0.018 gm180 ml450-500-
44Gibberellic Acid 0.001% LGroundnutTo increase the yield and quality of the crop produce. - a) First spray at flowering (30-35 AS), b) Second spray at the time of flowering0.018 gm180 ml450-500-
45Gibberellic Acid 0.001% LBananaTo increase the yield and quality of the crop produce. - a) First spray 3rd month, b) Second spray 5th month Third spray at the time of fruit formation0.027 gm270 ml.450-500-
46Gibberellic Acid 0.001% LTomato / Potato / Cabbage / CauliflowerTo increase the yield and quality of the crop produce. - a) First spray 45 DAS, b) Second spray 65 DAS0.018 gm180 ml.450-500-
47Gibberellic Acid 0.001% LOnionTo increase the yield and quality of the crop produce. - 25-30 days after planting0.018 g180450-500-
48Gibberellic Acid 0.001% LGrapesTo increase the yield and quality of the crop produce. - a) First spray 30-35 days after pruning, b) Second during the match head stage0.018 gm180 ml.450-500-
49Gibberellic Acid 0.001% LBrinjal, BhindiTo increase the yield and quality of the crop produce. - a) First spray 34 DAP, b) Second spray 70 DAP, c)Third spray 105 DAP0.045 gm450 ml.450-500-
50Gibberellic Acid 0.001% LTeaTo increase the yield and quality of the crop produce. - Five spray at monthly interval-270ml450-500-
51Gibberellic Acid 0.001% LMulberryTo increase the yield and quality of the crop produce. - First spray: 15-20 days after harvest0.045450450-500-
52Gibberellic Acid 0.1% GRRiceBroadcast (Manual by hand with rubber gloves or through mechanical dispenser) at 15-20 days after transplanting12.5-15 g12.5-15.0 kg-76
53Gibberellic Acid 0.186% SPCottonTo improve fiber quality one spray at square formation or early flowering stage142 ppm.71 gm450-500-
54Gibberellic Acid 40% WSGGrapesPre-Bloom Elongation, Fruit Setting thinning, 6-7 mm berry size- enlargement4050500-
55Gibberellic Acid 40% WSGRice20-25 Days After Transplanting20-2550-62.5500-
56Gibberellic Acid 40% WSGRiceAt Panicle emergence20-2550-62.5500-
57Gibberellic Acid 40% WSGWheat20-25 Days After sowing - 10% ear emergence10-1525-37.5500-
58Gibberellic Acid 40% WSGMaizeKnee high stage (25-30 DAS)2050500-
59Hydrogen Cyanamide 50% SL (Import)GrapesFor breaking bud dormancy Single - application as spray Just after pruning.1-1.5%2-3%375-50090-120 days
60Hydrogen Cyanamide 50% SL (Indigenous manufacture)GrapesFor breaking dormancy of fruiting buds - Just after pruning, single application by swabbing.1.5%1.5 ltrs.Mix with 200-300 ml. Of product in 10 litres of water.120 days
61Hydrogen Cyanamide 49% ASGrapesFor breaking bud dormancy One directed spray, just after pruning.1.0-1.5%2-3%50 ltrs.110 days
62Hydrogen Cyanamide 49% ASSugarcaneDipping of setts0.501.00%Mix 1000 ml of the product per 100 litres of water319 days
63Hydrogen Cyanamide 49% ASAppleFor early initiation of bud sprouting and improving the fruit quality and enhance the yield of Apple. One-time single application four weeks prior to expected bloom1.00%2.00%Mix 2000 ml of the product per 100 liters of water188 days
64Mepiquat chloride 5% ASPotatoOne spray 45 DAP - To restrict the excessive vegetative growth of potato and increasing its yield62.5-75 g1.25-1.50 ltr500-60060-90 days
65Mepiquat chloride 5% ASCottonSingle spray at flowering stage to control excessive vegetative growth and to increase crop yield in cotton50-62.5 g1.00-1.25 ltr500-60057
66Mepiquat chloride 5% ASGroundnutSingle spray at flowering stage to control excessive vegetative growth and to increase crop yield in groundnut50-62.5 g1.00-1.25 ltr50060
67Mepiquat chloride 5% ASChickpeaSingle spray at flowering stage to control excessive vegetative growth and to increase crop yield in chickpea62.5 g1.25 ltr50056
68Mepiquat chloride 5% ASSoybeanSingle spray at flowering stage to control excessive vegetative growth and to increase crop yield in soybean62.5 g1.25 ltr50054
69Mepiquat chloride 5% ASBrinjalSingle spray at flowering stage to control excessive vegetative growth and to increase crop yield in brinjal62.5 g1.25 ltr5007
70Mepiquat chloride 5% ASOnionSingle spray at flowering stage to control excessive vegetative growth and to increase crop yield in onion62.5 g1.25 ltr50048 (bulb) 7 (green leaves)
71Nitrobenzene 20% w/w EWTomatoPlant Growth Regulator200 g1000500Zero days
721-Methylcyclopropene 3.3% VP (Vapour Releasing Product)Apple fruit (Under ambient and cold condition)Applied as soon as possible after harvest, within a maximum of 7 days after harvest on fruits kept at ambient and cold temperature away from source of external ethylene.2.24 mg68 mg (1000 PPB)-1
731-methylcyclopropene 0.014% VPApple-0.0875 g (2000 ppb)625 mg (/10 kg apple)20 L2 days
74Paclobutrazol 23% w/w (25% w/v) SC (Import Source:- ZENECA Agrochemicals, Fernhurst, Haslemere, Surrey, UK)MangoTo reduce the inter node length of new shoots and earlier formation of terminal bud. Favourably, influence the fruit bud production, fruit colour and harvest yield 7-15 yrs old 16-25 yrs old >25 yrs old Application after the harvest of fruits (An- - -15 ml. Per tree 20 ml. Per tree. 25-40 ml. Per tree (Note: If the soil is sandy the rate of application maybe reduced to 75 % of the recommended. For repeat use the rate of application can be 50 to 75 % of the rate used in the 1st year)Recommended quantity diluted in clean water of 5-10 lit. and applied in furrow 5 to 10 cm deep about 30 cm away from the trunk. Fill up with soil after application or apply as soil ?collar drench.-
75Paclobutrazol 23% SC (W/W) / (25% W/V) MangoTo reduce the inter node length of new shoots and earlier formation of terminal bud. increase fruit bud production, and improve fruit yield texture - 16-25 yrs old Application after the harvest of fruits (Any time from July to Oct)4.0 gm per tree16 ml. Per tree (Note: If the soil is sandy the rate of application be reduced to 75% of the recommended. For repeat use the rate of application can be 50 to 75% of the rate used in 1st year)Make a round furrow about 5 to 10 cms deep at least 30 cm away from the trunk. Mix the recommended dose with about 5- 10 litres of clean water and apply to the furrow. Fill up with soil after application and irrigate once or twice a month subsequentlyNIL as the chemical is applied 8 months before harvest of fruits
76Paclobutrazol 23% SC (w/w) / (25% w/v) (Indigenous manufacture)MangoTo reduce the inter node length of new shoots and earlier formation of terminal bud. Favourably, influence the fruit bud production, fruit colour and harvest yield. A) 7-15 yrs old B) 16-25 yrs old C) >25 yrs old Application after the harvest of fruits A) 3.45 B) 4.6 C) 5.75-9.2A) 15 ml per tree B) 20 ml per tree C) 30 ml per tree (Note: If the soil is sandy the rate of application may be reduced to 75 % of the recommended. For repeat use the rate of application can be 50 to 75 % of the rate used in the 1st year) Recommended quantity diluted in clean water of 5 litres and applied in furrow 5 to 10 cm deep about 30 cm away from the trunk. Fill up with soil after application or apply as soil ? collar drench.-
77Paclobutrazol 23% SC (w/w) / (25% w/v) (Indigenous manufacture)PomegranateTo induce flowering and enhance yield0.69 g a.i./ha3.0 ml/tree2L Recommended as soil drench (single application) ring form furrow to be made at a depth of 5-7 cm around plants and soil drenching to be done in active root zone and covered with soil.83
78Paclobutrazol 23% SC (w/w) / (25% w/v) (Indigenous manufacture)AppleTo induce flowering and enhance yield2.3 g a.i./tree10 ml/tree5L Recommended as soil drench (single application) Treatment should be drenched in soil in circular area 25 cm away from tree stem. (Dormant stage)155
79Paclobutrazol 23% SC (w/w) / (25% w/v) (Indigenous manufacture)AppleTo induce flowering and enhance yield0.46 g a.i./ Litre water (460 ppm)2 ml/Litre (2000 ppm)3L Recommended as foliar spray (single application) with the help of high volume knap sack sprayer (at green tip stage)134
80Paclobutrazol 23% SC (w/w) / (25% w/v) (Indigenous manufacture)CottonTo restrict vegetative growth, prevent shedding of squares/bolls & enhance yield34.50g a.i./ha150ml/ha500 L/ha42
81Paclobutrazol 23% SC (w/w) / (25% w/v) (Indigenous manufacture)GroundnutTo enhance yield by restricting vegetative growth28.75 g a.i./ha125 ml/ha500 L/ha70
82Paclobutrazol 40% SCPigeon PeaPlant growth regulator307550048
83Paclobutrazol 40% SCSoybeanPlant growth regulator307550056
84Prohexadione-Ca 10% WGAppleTwo split applications: A) 1st application: at 3-5 leaves/ shoot B) 2nd application 4 weeks after 1st applicationA) 125 B) 150A) 50 gm per 100 liter B) 60 gm per 100 literA) 2500 B) 250094
85Sodium Para ? Nitrophenolate 0.3% SLCottonFlower bud initiated stage and fruit set stage0.5%5 ml80016
86Sodium Para ? Nitrophenolate 0.3% SLTomatoFlowering and fruit stages0.5%4 ml2007
87Triacontanol 0.05% ECCottonTo increase the yield - Three sprays at 45, 65 and 85 days after planting0.125 gm0.25ltr400-500-
88Triacontanol 0.05% ECRiceThree sprays at 25, 45 and 65 days after transplanting0.125 gm0.25ltr400-500-
89Triacontanol 0.05% ECChilliThree sprays at 25, 45 and 65 days after planting0.125 gm0.25ltr400-500-
90Triacontanol 0.05% ECTomatoThree sprays at 25, 45 and 65 days after planting0.125 gm0.25 ltr400-500-
91Triacontanol 0.05% ECGroundnutThree sprays at 25, 45 and 65 days after planting0.125 gm0.25 ltr400-500-
92Triacontanol 0.05% ECPotatoTwo sprays at 30 and 45 days after planting0.250 gm0.50 ltr500-600-
93Triacontanol 0.05% w/w min. GRCottonTo increase the yield - Broadcast & mix the desired quantity of granules in soil 2-3 days before sowing.12.5 gm25 kg.--
94Triacontanol 0.05% w/w min. GRRiceTo increase the yield - Broadcast & mix the desired quantity of granules in soil 2-3 days before transplanting.12.5 gm25 kg.--
95Triacontanol 0.05% w/w min. GRChilliTo increase the yield - Broadcast & mix the desired quantity of granules in soil 2-3 days before sowing.12.5 gm25 kg.--
96Triacontanol 0.05% w/w min. GRTomatoTo increase the yield - Broadcast & mix the desired quantity of granules in soil 2-3 days before sowing.12.5 gm25 kg.--
97Triacontanol 0.05% w/w min. GRGroundnutTo increase the yield - Broadcast & mix the desired quantity of granules in soil 2-3 days before sowing.12.5 gm25 kg.--
98Triacontanol 0.1% EWCottonTo increase the yield - Three sprays at 45, 65 and 85 days after sowing0.25 g0.25 ltr.400-500-
99Triacontanol 0.1% EWRiceTo increase the yield - Three sprays at 25, 45 and 65 days after transplanting0.25 g0.25 ltr.400-500-
100Triacontanol 0.1% EWChilliTo increase the yield - Three sprays at 25, 45 and 65 days after transplanting0.25 g0.25 ltr.400-500-
101Triacontanol 0.1% EWTomatoTo increase the yield - Three sprays at 25, 45 and 65 days after transplanting0.25 g0.25 ltr.400-500-
102Triacontanol 0.1% EWGroundnutTo increase the yield - Three sprays at 25, 45 and 65 days after sowing0.25 g0.25 ltr.400-500-
103Triacontanol 0.1% EWTeaTo increase the yield - Three sprays: 1st spray on mature plants, 2nd spray one month after 1st spray, 3rd spray one month after 2nd spray0.25 g0.25 ltr400-500-
104Cyclanilide 2.10% w/w + Mepiquat Chloride 8.40% w/w SCCottonFirst spray should be applied at square formation stage or after 45-55 days of sowing. 2nd and 3rd spray should be applied at an interval of 15 days.4.40 + 17.60 to 4.95 + 19.80 gm200 - 22550021
105Gibberellic acid 1.8% + 6-Benzyladenine 1.8% LAppleTo increase the yield through enhancement of fruit size and weight, to improve the shape and development of prominent calyx lobes (typiness). To increase lateral bud break and shoot growth (branching) & improving branch angle of nursery stock young appl30-60 ppm840-1680 ppm1000-

Major use of Plant-Growth Regulators in India with crop-wise label claims.

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