Description
RECOMMENDATION of TOTAL 54:
| Dosage per ha | Waiting period (days) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crop | Common name of the disease | a.i. (g) | Formulation (g/ml)/% | Dilution in water (L) | |
| Non Crop Area |
Ageratumconyzoides, Alternentherasessilis, Echinochloaspp, Ecliptaalba, Iscaemumrogosum Setariaspp, Commilinaspp, Cyperusspp |
1.8 kg | 3.33 ltrs. | 400-500 | – |
PRODUCT FEATURES
- Total 54 is a non-selective and systemic herbicide.
- It is a post-emergence herbicide for the control of annual perennial, broadleaf and grassy weeds.
- It contains Glyphosate 54% SL.
- It is easily biodegradable & non-volatile in nature.
- It belongs to the Organophosphorus group of chemical.
- It is a systemic herbicide, kills the weeds by inhibiting the EPPS synthesis in weed plant.
- Being a non-selective herbicide, it effectively kills all types of weeds.
- It is widely used in non-crop areas, open fields, bunds and water channels.
MODE OF ACTION:
- Total 54 is a non-selective, systemic herbicide of Organophosphorus group. It works by inhibiting an essential plant enzyme called EPSPS (5-enolpyruvyl – shikimate -3 – phosphate synthase). Inhibition of this enzyme prevents the production of aromatic amino acids required for protein synthesis within the plant. Lack of the protein synthesis results the death of treated plants.
METHOD & TIME OF APPLICATION:
- Apply in tea and non-crop areas to control of annual perennial, broadleaf and grassy weeds.
- Foliar application is recommended when weeds reaches at least 4-8 leaves stage.
- Take small amount of water and add required quantity of Total 54 and stir the solution well with a stick or rod. Add this solution with the remaining quantity of water and spray. The volume of the total water to be used will depend on total area to be treated.
- It is a post emergence herbicide
- Technical name: IPA salt of Glyphosate 54% SL.
- CROP: Non Crop Area
RECOMMENDATION of TOTAL 54:
SAFETY INSTRUCTION AND ANTIDOTE
- Uniform spray should be advisable.
- Always use clean water for preparing solution of Total 54.
- Do not spray during foggy climate.
- Do not mix with bare hands.
- Always spray using hood, to avoid drift on main crop.
- Ensure sufficient soil moisture at the time of spraying.
- Wear safety equipment’s such as gloves, aprons, masks, etc.
- Do not smoke, drink, eat and chew anything while spraying.
- Avoid contact with mouth, eyes and skin.
- Take bath properly after application.
- Antidote – No specific antidote is known. Treat symptomatically.
