Description

Mode of Action:

Nicogan 40 SC is rapidly absorbed through the foliage and translocated systemically via the xylem and phloem.
It works by inhibiting the acetolactate synthase (ALS) enzyme, which disrupts the biosynthesis of branched-chain amino acids.
As a result, susceptible weeds cease to grow, their leaves discolor, and eventually necrose.
The product is fully selective towards corn, which can metabolize the active ingredient, thereby avoiding phytotoxic effects.

Directions for Use:

Crops:
- Recommended for corn crops.
Recommended Rate:
- For annual monocotyledonous weeds (e.g., Setaria, seed-derived costrei): 0.8 L/ha, applied post-emergence when weeds are at the 2–4 leaf stage.
- For perennial weeds such as costrei from rhizomes (Sorghum halepense): 1.0–1.5 L/ha, applied post-emergence when the weed is 15–20 cm tall.
Preparation:
- Dilute the recommended dose in 200–400 L of water per hectare, following technical guidelines.
Application Method:
- Uniformly spray the solution over the crop using calibrated ground equipment.
Application Conditions:
- Apply under favorable weather conditions (temperatures between 8 and 25°C) and avoid application immediately before or after rainfall (ensure no rain for 4–5 hours after treatment).

Weed Spectrum:

Effectively controls annual monocotyledonous weeds such as Setaria spp. (downy brome), Echinochloa crus-galli (barnyard grass), and Digitaria sanguinalis (crabgrass).
Also exhibits partial control over certain dicotyledonous weeds like Amaranthus retroflexus (redroot pigweed), Chenopodium album (lamb's quarters), Solanum nigrum (black nightshade), among others.

Advantages:

Rapid and systemic action ensures complete weed control.
Fully selective for corn due to the crop's ability to metabolize the active ingredient.
Highly effective against challenging monocotyledonous weeds.

Nicogan 40 SC