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Roksan 20% SL
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| Product Type |
Non-selective Herbicide / Desiccant
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| Formulation |
Soluble Concentrate (SL) – 20%
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| Active Ingredient |
Diquat dibromide
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| Mode of Action |
Non-selective contact herbicide. Diverts electron transport in Photosystem I → generates free radicals → produces superoxide ions → damages cell membranes & cytoplasm → rapid desiccation of treated plant tissues within hours.
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| Key Features |
- Rapidly dries above-ground plant parts (desiccation) for easier harvest.
- Enhances tuber maturity, reduces moisture content, and improves skin toughness for storage.
- Environmentally safe; binds to clay in soil, does not leach to groundwater, and decomposes quickly in water systems.
- Suitable for organic and export-oriented crop programs.
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| Recommended Use |
| Crop |
Purpose / Target |
Rate / feddan |
Timing / Notes |
| Potatoes |
Desiccation of above-ground parts at end of season |
1.5 L |
Apply to fully grown tops to aid harvest & storage. PHI: 7 days. |
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| Precautions |
- Non-selective – avoid contact with crop parts you wish to retain.
- Follow safe handling and protective equipment instructions.
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| Manufacturer |
Soltaire Agricultural & Industrial Chemicals Co.
Private Free Zone – Extension of 4th Industrial Area – Borg El Arab – Egypt
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