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AWKIRA

Trade Name: AWKIRA

Common Name: Pyroxasulfone

Formulation: 85 WG

Segment - Herbicides
Commom Name & Formulation - Pyroxasulfone 85 WG

Packaging – 60 gm

Introduction

AWKIRA is a pre-emergent herbicide for the management of resistant Phalaris minor in wheat.

Features & Benefits

  • AWKIRA gives one shot solution for resistant Phalaris minor in wheat.
  • AWKIRA gives season long management of resistant Phalaris in wheat.
  • It is having excellent crop safety profile for wheat crop.
  • AWKIRA gives freedom from herbicide application of post emergent herbicides in standing crops.
  • It helps in reducing crop weed competition as a result; crop expresses its full yield potential under standard conditions.

Method of Application

  • Application should be done within 0-3 days of sowing.
  • Pre emergent Soil application using a knapsack sprayer fitted with a flat fan nozzle /PI spray machine.
  • Apply the herbicide with the recommended quantity of water.
  • Field should be uniform, well prepared and free from clods and residues of previous crops.
  • Ensure thorough application on soil surface using water volume of 200 litre for 1 acre.
  • Ensure first irrigation at 21 days after sowing for all soil types.
  • Do not apply if wind speed is high.
  • Do not walk on wet fields after irrigation; weeds can germinate from disturbed soil.
  • Do not use metallic utensils for preparing the stock solution.
  • Wear proper protective clothing viz. mask, goggles, gloves and boots while handling the product.

 

Crops Target Weeds Dosage g a.i./ha Dosage Formulation gram or ml/ha PHI Level
Wheat Phalaris minor 127.5 g a.i./ha 150 g/ha 500
Corn Echinochloa crusgalli, Eleusine indica, Phyllanthus niruri 127.5 g a.i./ha 150 g/ha 500
Soyabean Echinochloa colonum, Celosia argentia, Trianthema portulacastrum, Amaranthus viridis, Digeria arvensis 127.5 g a.i./ha 150 g/ha 500
Antidote
No specific antidote is known. Provide symptomatic treatment.		 Precautions

  • Use PPE during application. Refer to the product label before use. Field should be uniform, well prepared and free from clods and residues of previous crops.
  • Application should be done within 0-3 days of sowing. Application should be done using Flat Fan nozzle fitted boom or PI Spray Machine.
  • Ensure thorough application on soil surface using water volume of 200 litre for 1 acre.
  • Ensure first irrigation at 21 days after sowing for all soil types.
  • Do not apply if wind speed is high.
  • Do not walk on wet fields after irrigation; weeds can germinate from disturbed soil.
  • Do not use metallic utensils for preparing the stock solution.
  • Wear proper protective clothing viz. mask, goggles, gloves and boots while handling the product.
  • Do not eat, drink or smoke while applying the product.
  • Wash hands and contaminated cloths with soap and plenty of water after application.
  • Avoid contamination of air and water bodies with the herbicide.
  • Do not apply as sand mix/ fertiliser mix.
Mode of Action

  • Pyroxasulfone treatment drastically reduces the biosynthesis of very long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) and causes a build-up of fatty acid precursors.
  • Pyroxasulfone specifically inhibits many elongation steps catalyzed by VLCFA elongases.
 Toxicity Triangle

Blue triangle, Moderately toxic.
Cautionary word on the triangle – Danger.