Prometrax CS

Technical Profile of Prometrex CS: A Molecular Shield for Crops

Prometrex CS, developed by Adama Agan Ltd. (Israel), is a highly advanced systemic herbicide based on prometryn (500 g/l). Unlike standard formulations, its suspension concentrate structure ensures an optimal particle size, which is critical for forming a uniform, stable "protective screen" in the topsoil layer.

Selectivity and Mode of Action

The product functions by inhibiting the photosynthesis process. Prometryn blocks the Hill reaction in weeds, absorbed through the roots and shoots during germination. Due to its selective nature, crops like carrots, coriander, and sunflowers possess the enzymatic capacity to neutralize the active substance, whereas annual broad-leaved and grass weeds perish before or immediately after emergence.

Agrotechnical Application Features

• Soil Control: The herbicide’s efficacy is directly linked to soil preparation. Fine soil texture (absence of large clumps) and adequate moisture are essential to ensure a uniform herbicide film.
• Application Timing: Prometrex CS is a classic pre-emergence herbicide. Its primary role is to clear the field of competitors before the crop emerges, providing a head start for development.
• Safety and Regulations: Classified under hazard class 3, standard safety measures are required. A single seasonal application provides a long-lasting protective window (up to 6-8 weeks, depending on environmental factors).

Using this herbicide minimizes the need for labor-intensive inter-row cultivation and reduces the overall phytotoxic pressure on crops during the critical early growth stage.