Herbicides for the destruction of weeds are used by farmers to protect crops. When choosing a product, pay attention to the spectrum of its action and timing of use. The instructions for the herbicide "Agroxon" indicate that the drug has a systemic and selective effect on a number of perennial weeds and dicotyledonous annual grasses. To obtain the effect, you must follow the manufacturer's recommended consumption rates.
Active substance and release form
The post-emergence herbicide preparation "Agroxon" contains a single active component, which ensures its effectiveness in destroying weeds - MCPA (dimethylamine salt). One liter of the chemical contains 750 grams of active substance.
The herbicide arrives on store shelves in the form of an aqueous solution, which is packaged in 10-liter plastic canisters. The manufacturer of the weed control product is FMC.
Mechanism of action
The post-emergence herbicide preparation is characterized by a systemic effect, as well as selectivity, therefore it has a negative effect only on weeds and does not harm cultivated plants. After treatment, the active substance of the chemical is absorbed by the stems and leaves of the weed and begins to move through the tissues of the grass. Some time after application, the active component is distributed both in ground organs and in the root system of plants.
The chemical has a detrimental effect on weeds in several ways, which explains its high effectiveness. Firstly, protein synthesis and hormonal balance are disrupted, which ultimately leads to abnormal weed development. A few days after treatment, the first signs of plant damage become noticeable - the stem thickens, the leaf plates curl, and the root system is exposed. Secondly, uncontrolled cell division causes an imbalance between the water balance and the normal growth of weeds, resulting in death from exhaustion.
Spectrum of action
The chemical agent "Agroxon" is characterized by a wide spectrum of action and effectively destroys all dicotyledonous annual grasses, as well as some perennials. The instructions for use indicate that the use of the herbicide is allowed on fields with grains, potatoes, flax, clover and peas.
The list of advantages of the product includes the following points:
- high efficiency against a wide range of weeds;
- possibility of use in fields with different cultivated plants;
- lack of volatility and, as a result, safety for neighboring plantings;
- Possibility of use in tank mixtures with other chemicals;
- speed of action;
- lack of phytotoxicity if drug consumption and resistance standards are observed;
- Possibility of one-time use throughout the season to obtain results.
Instructions for use of the drug "Agroxon"
Before preparing a working solution for treating a field, it is worth studying the application rates of the drug for different plants, which are indicated in the table:
| cultivated plant | Herbicide consumption | When to use |
| Millet | From 500 ml to 1 liter per hectare of field | Treatment is carried out during the period between tillering of the crop and its exit into the tube. |
| Cereals | From 600 ml to 1 liter per hectare of plantings | Treated in early spring, at the moment the plant emerges into a tube. |
| Potato | From 600 to 1 liter per hectare of field | Spraying is carried out until the crop emerges. |
| meadow clover | From 750 to 1 liter per hectare | Treatment is carried out when the plant has 1-2 trifoliate leaves. |
| Peas | 500 ml per hectare of field | Spraying is done at the stage of appearance of 3-5 true leaves. |
| Fiber flax | 600 ml per hectare of crops | Crops are processed when their height reaches from 3 to 10 cm |
It is recommended to spray weeds at an air temperature of 10 to 25 degrees Celsius. It is not recommended to treat weeds if there are drops of dew on them or if rain is expected that day; moisture prevents the penetration of the active component into the tissues of the weeds.
It is also prohibited to carry out work at temperatures above 25 degrees; this negatively affects the grain, damaging the ear. In addition, the drug is not used for plants that are under stress or crops weakened by diseases.
Precautionary measures
When working with chemicals, adhere to basic safety requirements - use protective clothing and shoes, as well as a respirator to prevent the chemical from entering the respiratory tract. At the end of the treatment, wash the entire instrument and take a shower. If the working solution gets on the skin, wash off with plenty of water.
What is compatible with?
The herbicidal preparation is allowed to be used in tank mixtures with most chemicals.It combines especially well with drugs from the sulfonylurea group. A compatibility test is carried out first.
How to store it correctly
Keep the chemical away from children and pets, in a dark utility room where the temperature does not exceed 27 degrees.
What can be replaced
You can replace the herbicide "Agroxon" with drugs such as "Gerbitox" or "Dikopur".
