Alfa-Prometrin

Technical Overview of the Herbicide

"Alfa-Prometrin" is a selective systemic herbicide belonging to the triazine class. The active ingredient, Prometryn, functions by inhibiting electron transport in photosystem II, effectively shutting down the photosynthetic process in susceptible weed species. This mode of action ensures that weed development is arrested during germination or early post-emergence stages upon absorption through the root system or foliage.

Selectivity and Efficacy

The primary advantage of Alfa-Prometrin is its high selectivity in sunflower crops, allowing for effective weed management without crop phytotoxicity. It provides robust control over a wide range of broad-leaved and some grassy weeds, including lamb's quarters (Chenopodium album), pigweed (Amaranthus), wild mustard, shepherd's purse, and common chickweed. Its versatility allows for use both as a pre-emergence soil-applied herbicide and as an early post-emergence leaf-applied spray.

Application and Specifications

• Formulation: Suspension concentrate, designed for consistent dispersion in spray tanks and uniform coverage on the field.
• Recommended Dosage: 2.0–3.0 L/ha, providing flexibility based on soil type and weed infestation density.
• Safety: Classified as Hazard Class 3, necessitating standard handling and safety precautions during application.
• Pre-harvest interval: 1 day.

Manufactured by "Zhejiang Zhongshan Chemical Industry Group Co., Ltd." and "Shandong Binong Technology Co., Ltd." (China), with "Alfa-Khimgroup" as the applicant, this product adheres to rigorous quality standards to ensure high-performance active ingredient delivery in agricultural settings.