Ethrel 480 SL
Ethrel , containing the active substance ethephon, is a plant growth regulator The product is registered in more than 60 countries worldwide such as Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Greece and USA on about 60 crops, including cereals, cotton, various fruits, pineapple, rubber trees and sugar cane. Ethrel is used for thinning, loosening or ripening in various crops.
Compatibility:
Consult the local label/distributor.
Formulation:
Ethrel 480 SL is a soluble liquid concentrate containing 480 g.a.i. /l Ethephon.
Mode of action:
Ethephon is absorbed by the plant tissues where it is broken down into naturally occurring compounds: carbon dioxide, phosphate and also ethylene, which acts as a plant hormone.
| Registered for cultures |
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| Apples |
| Pears |
| Peaches |
| Grapes |
| Bananas |
| Persimmons |
| Tomatoes |
| Cantaloupe |
| Citrus |
| Cucumbers |
| Winter wheat |
| Spring wheat |
| Spring barley |
| Winter barley |
| Winter triticale |
| Spring triticale |
| Winter rye |
| Spring rye |
| Spring oats |
| Winter oats |