Bentaran, RK (bentazon, 480 g/l)

Bentaran, SL: Targeted Weed Control for High-Yield Crops

In the global market for selective crop protection, the bentazon-based herbicide «Bentaran, SL» (480 g/L) from Hangzhou Ruijiang Chemical, China, remains a staple choice for sustainable agriculture. As a member of the benzothiadiazinone class, this contact herbicide is highly valued for its selectivity, providing safety for critical crops while aggressively targeting competitive broadleaf weeds.

Mode of Action and Efficacy

Bentaran functions as a post-emergence contact herbicide. Once applied to the leaf surface, the active ingredient interrupts the photosynthetic electron transport (Photosystem II) in weeds, leading to plant desiccation. Its strength lies in its selectivity: while susceptible weeds like wild mustard, black nightshade, or common chickweed are neutralized, resilient crops such as soy, peas, and cereals remain unaffected as they metabolize the active substance.

Application Scope

Bentaran is widely deployed across a variety of farming operations, specifically for:

• Legumes: Soybeans and field peas.
• Cereals: Winter barley and winter wheat.
• Fiber crops: Common flax.
• Paddy cultivation: Rice.

The product is highly effective against common agricultural threats, including lambsquarters, pigweed, shepherd’s purse, catchweed bedstraw, and scentless chamomile.

Technical Specifications

Developed as a soluble concentrate, Bentaran is designed for straightforward tank mixing and application. Key parameters include:

• Dosage: 1.5–3 liters per hectare.
• Safety class: 3 (moderately hazardous).
• Application strategy: Single post-emergence spray per season.
• Pre-harvest interval: 40 days.

By providing a reliable post-emergence «safety net,» Bentaran helps farmers effectively manage weed pressure without compromising crop integrity. As it is brought to the market by local representatives, it offers an optimal balance between cost-efficiency and technical performance for intensive agricultural systems.