Targa Super is a popular herbicide known for its effective control of grassy weeds in broadleaf crops. Here's a breakdown of its key features and benefits:
Active Ingredient: Quizalofop-P-ethyl 5% EC
Mode of Action: Targa Super is a selective, systemic herbicide belonging to the Aryloxyphenoxy-propionate (APP) group. It works by inhibiting Acetyl CoA Carboxylase (ACCase), an enzyme crucial for fatty acid synthesis in plants. This disrupts cell membrane production, leading to the death of susceptible plants, particularly grasses.
Key Features:
Selective Control: Effectively controls a wide range of annual and perennial grass weeds while leaving broadleaf crops unharmed.
Systemic Action: Absorbed by the foliage and translocated throughout the weed, reaching the growing points and rhizomes for complete control.
Fast Action: Visible effects, such as yellowing and browning, appear within a few days of application.
Rainfastness: Becomes rainfast within an hour of application, ensuring effectiveness even in wet conditions.
No Soil Activity: Primarily affects emerged weeds and does not persist in the soil, allowing for flexibility in crop rotation.
Benefits:
Clean Fields: Provides excellent control of grassy weeds, leading to cleaner fields and reduced competition for resources.
Improved Crop Yield: By eliminating weed competition, Targa Super helps improve crop productivity and quality.
Flexibility: Can be used in various broadleaf crops, including soybeans, cotton, groundnut, onion, and others.
Resistance Management: Its unique mode of action contributes to managing herbicide resistance.
Crops:
Targa Super is registered for use on a variety of broadleaf crops, including:
Soybean
Cotton
Groundnut
Black gram
Onion
Sunflower
Canola (Oilseed Rape)
Sugar beet
Potato
Weeds Controlled:
Targa Super effectively controls various grassy weeds, including:
Barnyardgrass (Echinochloa spp.)
Goosegrass (Eleusine indica)
Foxtail (Setaria spp.)
Crabgrass (Digitaria spp.)
Wild Sorghum
Volunteer cereals (e.g., rice, maize, wheat)
Perennial grasses like Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) and Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense)
Important Note: Always read and follow the instructions on the product label carefully. Ensure proper application techniques and safety precautions are followed.
Additional Tip: Integrate Targa Super with other weed management strategies, such as cultural practices and crop rotation, for sustainable weed control.
