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A soluble concentrate plant growth regulator formulation (pH buffered) containing 620 g/L (54%w/w) chlormequat and metabolic adjuvants for use on spring and winter wheat, spring and winter barley and spring and winter oats for improved yields and lodging control

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
IMPORTANT: This information is approved as part of the Product label. All instructions within this section must be read carefully in order to obtain safe and successful use of this product The application of MANIPULATOR can result in yield increase and a reduction in early lodging from a spring application. This control of lodging is more consistent in wheat than in barley MANIPULATOR APPLICATION RATES AND TIMING

Winter wheat
Single application 1.0 l/ha Apply MANIPULATOR at GS30–39 to reduce lodging and plant height and increase stem diameter 1.8 l/ha Use this rate where there is a high risk of lodging
Split dose application 0.8 to 1.0 l/ha followed by 0.8 to 1.0 l/ha Apply MANIPULATOR at up to GS39 ensuring that the maximum total dose of 1.8 l/ha is not exceeded.

Winter barley
Single application 2.3 l/ha Apply MANIPULATOR at GS30–39 to reduce lodging and plant height and increase stem diameter
Split dose application 1.3 l/ha followed by 1.0 l/ha Apply 1.3 l/ha of MANIPULATOR at GS30-32 followed by further application of 1.0 l/ha of MANIPULATOR before GS39.

Spring wheat
0.9 l/ha Apply MANIPULATOR during tillering but before the first node is detectable on half of the main stems. This will generally mean treating the crop between 15 and 35 days after 50% emergence, especially in late drilled spring crops.

Spring barley
1.25 l/ha Apply MANIPULATOR at 2-4 leaves unfolded (GS12-14) for maximum possible yield increase.

Winter and Spring oats
Single application 2.3 l/ha Apply MANIPULATOR from just before the beginning of stem elongation (GS 30) until no later than flag leaf sheath extended stage (GS 39)
Split dose application 1.15 l/ha followed by 1.15 l/ha Apply 1.15 l/ha MANIPULATOR from just before the beginning of stem elongation (GS 30) followed by a further application of 1.15 l/ha until no later than flag leaf sheath extended stage (GS 39)

APPLICATION VOLUME
Apply the recommended rate of MANIPUALTOR in at least 200 litres of water per hectare

MIXING
SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE. Add MANIPULATOR to a half-filled spray tank. Top up the tank to the required volume and ensure thorough mixing before and during spraying.

CLEANING APPLICATION EQUIPMENT
fter each days work, drain the sprayer, wash thoroughly with water and liquid detergent and spray out completely. Ensure that all liquid is removed from the spray tank, pump and hoses and ensure nozzles and nozzle filters are clean. Remove nozzles, open tank and drain pump to allow free access of air to all parts of the system.

APPLICATION CONDITIONS
Do not apply MANIPULATOR to crops under significant stress from water-logging, drought or nutrient deficiency. In hot, dry weather a better result might be obtained from application in the early morning or evening.

UNDERSOWN CROPS MANIPULATOR
may be used on crops undersown with clovers and grasses

VARIETAL RESTRICTIONS
There are no varietal restrictions on the use of MANIPULATOR

CAUTION
Although MANIPULATOR may be used under normal seasonal temperatures (down to 1°C) and ground conditions, it should not be sprayed onto plants covered with frost and requires two hours before rain or frost for a good effect to be obtained. Do not allow MANIPULATOR to drift onto neighbouring crops. The use of poultry manure or slurry on crops may significantly reduce the lodging control obtainable with MANIPULATOR

USE OF STRAW
Do not use straw from MANIPULATOR treated cereals as a horticultural growth medium or as a mulch.

COMPATIBILITY
Provided that all product recommendations are followed, MANIPULATOR is compatible with a range of commonly used plant protection products, including other plant growth regulators. For up to date details of compatible tank-mixes contact your distributor/the manufacturer/your agronomist. When using MANIPULATOR with a foliar fertiliser, thoroughly mix MANIPULATOR before adding the fertilizer to the spray tank. Do not use in tank mixtures with liquid nitrogen fertilizer. Most chelated or complexed forms of trace elements are compatible with MANIPULATOR but some inorganic forms, especially those of manganese (such as manganese sulphate), can cause problems in tank mixture.