Metsafe (METRIBUZIN 70% WP)

Technical Name: METSAFE (Metribuzin 70% WP)

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Metribuzin 70% WP is a selective, systemic herbicide of the triazinone group. It controls broadleaf weeds, annual grasses, and sedges in crops like sugarcane, potato, tomato, soybean, and wheat by blocking photosynthesis. It works through dual root and foliar absorption as a pre-emergence or post-emergence spray.

KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Active Ingredient: 70% Metribuzin in a wettable powder (WP) formulation.
• Mode of Action: Systemic and contact action; absorbed through roots and leaves to block photosynthetic electron transport at Photosystem II.
• Application Flexibility: Works as both a pre-emergence and early post-emergence treatment.
• Weed Spectrum: Controls narrow-leaf (grassy) weeds, broadleaf weeds, and sedges.
• Compatibility: Selective to labeled crops when applied at recommended doses.

BENEFITS

• Broad-Spectrum Control: Effectively eliminates tough weeds like Phalaris minor, Chenopodium album, Cyperus, and various grasses.
• Dual Uptake Route: Absorbed via roots from the soil and through foliage on contact, ensuring performance under varied conditions.
• Lowers weed interference early, helping crops capture more water, sunlight, and nutrients.
• Improved Yield Quality: Protects crop development to support higher agricultural productivity.
• Convenient Formulation: Water-dispersible powder mixes smoothly for uniform ground spray application.

MODE OF ACTION

• Photosystem II Blockade: Interrupts the light reactions of photosynthesis by halting electron flow.
• Oxidative Stress & Chlorosis: Causes toxic cellular byproducts to build up, leading to leaf yellowing (chlorosis), tissue breakdown, and eventual weed death.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Pre-Emergence Application: Apply to a well-prepared seedbed that is free of large clods and crop stubble. Ensure the soil is in good vapsa (moisture) condition. Do not disturb, rake, or hoe the soil after spraying, as this breaks the chemical barrier in the topsoil.

Post-Emergence Application: Apply when weeds are young and actively growing, generally at the 2-4 leaf stage of weeds. Target both narrow- and broadleaf weeds using direct foliar coverage.

Spraying Equipment & Setup:

• Use flood jet or flat fan nozzles.
• Maintain a steady nozzle height of 48 to 50 cm above the ground.
• Avoid overlapping spray swaths and prevent spray drift from moving into adjacent non-target crops.
• Spray during early morning or late afternoon to protect beneficial insects.

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