Mode of action
Aklonifene is an active ingredient from the chemical class of diphenyl ethers with a novel mechanism of action. Aklonifene is an inhibitor of solanesyl diphosphate synthase (SDS), which is involved in pigment biosynthesis.
This systemic active ingredient is absorbed by green organs of weeds (not absorbed by root system).
The visual effect is bleaching of young weed plants.
Pesticide rate of exposure.
When applied to vegetative weeds, the effect of the product can be seen within the first days after treatment, weed die-off is observed in 2 or 3 weeks.
Protective effect period.
The herbicide provides long-term protection of crops from weeds during the whole vegetation period under favorable weather conditions and appropriate spectrum of weeds.
Compatibility with other pesticides (agrochemicals).
Compatible with many products that are recommended for use in the same time frame. However, in each case, the products to be mixed should be checked for compatibility.
Pesticide selectivity.
Does not damage sunflower, potato, pea, sorghum, onion, carrot and coriander plants.
Kills annual grasses and annual dicotyledonous weeds.
Pesticide phytotoxicity
Application of the herbicide may cause temporary discoloration, leaf scorch, and crinkling in sunflower plants. These symptoms typically disappear within two weeks and do not negatively affect sunflower growth and development.
When tank-mixed with other agrochemicals, there is a potential for increased phytotoxic effects.
Spectrum of eradicated weeds
Highly sensitive species
Common ragweed, redroot pigweed, mayweed, catchweed, field mustard, galeopsis (species), littleflower quickweed, rape (fallen seed), capsella, common mallow, chamomile (species), common poppy, chickweed, field pennycress, black bindweed, lamb's-quarters, Russian knapweed (species), black grass, common wild oat, annual meadow grass, loose silky bent, darnel ryegrass, bristle grass (species), cockspur, crabgrass
Moderately sensitive species: field brome, witchgrass
