DESCRIPTION
Sumitomo Azadi Imazethapyr 10% SL Herbicide Details :
- Sumitomo Azadi is a selective post-emergent herbicide containing Imazethapyr 10% SL, specially designed to manage a wide range of broadleaf and grassy weeds. Manufactured by Sumitomo Chemical India Pvt. Ltd., Azadi provides effective weed suppression in crops like soybean, groundnut, pulses, and more, without harming the crop.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Selective Weed Control: Safely eliminates target weeds while protecting main crops
- Post-Emergence Use: Effective against actively growing weeds
- Systemic Action: Absorbed through leaves and roots and translocated to weed growing points
- Improves Yield: Reduces crop-weed competition during early growth stages
- Long-Lasting Effect: One application provides extended control
- Recommended Crops : Soybean, Groundnut, Black Gram, Green Gram, Pigeon Pea (Arhar), and other pulses.
Target Weeds:
- Grasses: Echinochloa spp., Digitaria spp., Eleusine indica
- Broadleaf Weeds: Amaranthus spp., Digera arvensis, Parthenium spp.
- Sedges: Cyperus spp.
Application Guidelines:
- Apply 15–20 days after sowing, when weeds are in 2–4 leaf stage
- Recommended dosage: 750–1000 ml per hectare in 200–400 liters of water
- Use flat fan or flood jet nozzle for uniform spray
Precautions:
- Do not apply on waterlogged fields
- Avoid spraying during high wind or rainfall
- Wear protective gear during handling and application
Composition & Mode of Action:
| Component |
Details |
| Active Ingredient |
Imazethapyr 10% SL |
| Formulation |
Soluble Liquid (SL) |
| Mode of Action |
ALS (Acetolactate Synthase) enzyme inhibitor, systemic action |
| Target Weeds |
Broadleaf weeds, sedges, and grassy weeds |
FAQs for the product of Sumitomo Azadi (Imazethapyr 10% SL) Herbicide :
Q1. What is Azadi Herbicide used for?
Ans: Azadi is a selective systemic herbicide used post-emergence or pre-emergence to control a wide range of broadleaf, grassy weeds, and sedges in crops like soybean, groundnut, pulses, and direct-seeded rice
Q2. How does Imazethapyr (active ingredient) work?
Ans: It inhibits the AHAS/ALS enzyme, blocking synthesis of essential amino acids in weeds. This disrupts protein and DNA production, causing plant growth to stop and eventual death
Q3. When and how should Azadi be applied?
Ans:
- Post-emergence: Apply at 1–2 leaf weed stage (7–14 days after sowing) via foliar spray.
- Pre-emergence: Can also be used pre- or just after crop sowing if soil moisture is sufficient to activate the herbicide
Q4. What is the recommended dosage per acre?
Ans:
- Soybean: 400 ml/acre in 500–600 L water.
- Groundnut: 400–600 ml/acre in 500–700 L water.
- Rising dosage depends on weed pressure
Q5. What weed species does it target?
Ans:
- Soybean weeds: Cyperus difformis, Echinochloa spp., Euphorbia hirta, Croton spp., Digera arvensis, Commelina benghalensis.
- Groundnut weeds: Cyperus spp., Commelina benghalensis, Trianthema portulacastrum, Eragrostis pilosa
Q6. How long before harvest is Azadi safe?
Ans: No residue concerns when used as directed. It shows no harmful effects on subsequent crops, and safe to use under proper stages
Q7. Is Azadi rain-dependent for activation?
Ans: Soil activation requires moisture within 7–10 days, either through rainfall or irrigation. If dry, it’s recommended to lightly irrigate or move the soil to ensure effectiveness
