Mode of action
Clomazone has a systemic effect in soil application; it penetrates roots and hypocotyl of weeds and moves along the xylem. It also has a contact effect when applied on vegetative weeds.
Clomazone inhibits the synthesis of pigments necessary for photosynthesis, primarily carotenoids and chlorophylls. As a result, susceptible plants show discolouration, necrosis of green tissues, dwarfing and eventually death.
Protective effect period
Clomazone has a long-term effect in the soil. As a result, it provides protection against weeds for 1-3 months (depending on the soil and climatic conditions).
Rate of exposure
A visible effect is observed within 1-2 days after application. Complete elimination of weeds occurs within a week with pre-emergence application and within 10-14 days when applied on vegetative weeds.
Spectrum of action
Annual dicotyledonous and grass weeds:
Goosefoot, barnyard grass, garden thistle, knotweed, field mustard, chickweed, shepherd’s purse, black nightshade, catchweed bedstraw, thorn apple, ragweed, mayweed, rough meadow grass, motherwort, field pennycress, buttonweed, crabgrass, sunflower drop, common purslane, cobblers pegs, common hemp-nettle, common henbit, field horsetail, etc.
Compatibility with other preparations
For a broader spectrum of control, Gals, EC, is compatible with herbicides based on prometryn (Brig, SC), metribuzin (Zontran, CSC), pendimethalin (Estamp, EC), metamitron (Mitron, SC), propisochlor (Acetal PRO, EC), and others.
However, the physical and chemical compatibility of the tank mix components should be tested in each case.
Product application features
Pre-emergence soil treatment
Pre-emergence treatment should be done immediately after sowing or within 30 hours of sowing.
Working-in is not necessary. In case of insufficient soil moisture after the herbicide application, soil packing with rollers is recommended.
Under certain conditions, the herbicide may cause a temporary lightening of leaf color and a short-term delay in the growth of the crops, with no long-term negative effects on growth, development, or yield.
If application instructions are followed, no reduction in crop yield has been observed with the recommended use of the product. Care should be taken to avoid herbicide drift when spraying sensitive crops
