Clodifop

Clodifop is a herbicide containing Clodinafop Propargyl 15% WP. A selective post-emergence herbicide for wheat that is absorbed through the leaves of grass weeds and blocks fatty acid synthesis, stopping their growth within about two days.

Technical Details

• Composition: Clodinafop Propargyl 15% WP
• Formulation: Wettable Powder (WP)
• Mode of action: ACCase (Acetyl-CoA carboxylase) inhibitor; aryloxyphenoxypropionate ('fop')

Features & Benefits

• Selective in wheat.
• Specifically targets Phalaris minor (canary grass), a major wheat weed problem in North India.
• Rapid cessation of weed growth after application.
• Single post-emergence application.

Dosage & Application

• Recommended crops: Wheat
• Target weeds: Phalaris minor (canary grass)
• Dosage: Wheat: approx. 162 g formulation/acre (400 g/ha, converted from per ha)
• Application method: Post-emergence spray, 30-35 days after sowing or when grass weeds are at the 3-4 leaf stage, in 375-400 L water/ha
• Always follow the crop, dose and timing given on the product label and leaflet.

Safety & Precautions

• Repeated, continuous use of this single mode of action in the same fields has led to documented resistance in Phalaris minor populations in parts of North India.
• Grass-selective only - no effect on broadleaf weeds.
• Read the label and leaflet carefully before use, and follow the crop, dose and timing given there.
• Wear protective clothing, gloves, face mask and goggles while handling, mixing and applying.
• Do not eat, drink, smoke or chew while handling. Wash hands, face and exposed skin with soap and water after use.
• Do not spray against the wind or in strong wind. Avoid drift onto people, animals, other crops and water sources.
• Use a separate sprayer for herbicides, or clean the sprayer thoroughly after use.
• Do not contaminate ponds, wells, canals or other water sources with the product, its washings or empty containers.
• Keep out of reach of children and animals. Store in the original, tightly closed container in a cool, dry, locked place, away from food, feed and fertilizers.
• Do not reuse empty containers. Dispose of them safely as directed on the label.
• Observe the waiting period between the last application and harvest stated on the label.
• In case of poisoning or suspected poisoning, stop work, move to fresh air, get medical help immediately and show the label or leaflet to the doctor.