Samson 040 SC

Mechanism of Action and Selectivity

The core of "Samson 040 SC" is Nicosulfuron (40 g/l), a potent sulfonylurea systemic herbicide. Once it contacts the weed's foliage, it inhibits the acetolactate synthase enzyme, effectively halting cell division and essential amino acid synthesis. The product is highly selective: maize plants possess the metabolic ability to break down the active ingredient rapidly, ensuring the crop remains unharmed while target weeds are eliminated.

Technical Advantages in the Field

• Systemic Transport: The product is rapidly translocated through both phloem and xylem, reaching meristematic tissues. This is vital for controlling deep-rooted perennial grasses like quackgrass (Elymus repens).
• Suspension Concentrate (SC): This formulation is engineered for stable mixing and optimal leaf adhesion, maximizing the amount of herbicide that enters the plant vascular system.
• Post-emergence Versatility: As a selective post-emergence herbicide, it allows for targeted applications once the weed spectrum on the field is clearly identifiable.

Operating with a 1–1.25 L/ha rate, "Samson 040 SC" is engineered to control a broad spectrum of species, including common lambsquarters, pigweed, mustard, and common ragweed. With its Class 3 toxicity rating, it balances safety with aggressive action. By blocking growth at the molecular level, it ensures your corn maintains its yield potential without competition for light, water, or nutrients.