Ozone is a non-selective, contact herbicide known for its fast action and broad-spectrum weed control. Here's a detailed description:
Active Ingredient: Paraquat dichloride 24% SL
Mode of Action: Ozone works by disrupting photosynthesis. It is quickly absorbed by the foliage and generates superoxide radicals within plant cells. These radicals cause rapid damage to cell membranes and cytoplasm, leading to the desiccation and death of the plant.
Key Features:
Non-Selective Control: Effectively controls a wide range of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds.
Contact Action: Works primarily through contact with the plant foliage.
Fast Action: Visible effects, such as wilting and browning, appear within hours of application.
Rainfastness: Becomes rainfast shortly after application, ensuring effectiveness even in wet conditions.
No Soil Activity: Does not persist in the soil, allowing for flexibility in subsequent planting.
Benefits:
Quick Weed Control: Provides rapid burndown of weeds, making it suitable for pre-planting or pre-emergence weed control.
Versatile Application: Can be used in various situations, including crop areas, orchards, non-crop areas, and for weed control in plantation crops.
Cost-effective: Often used at lower doses compared to some other herbicides.
Crops:
Ozone can be used as a pre-plant or directed post-emergence herbicide in various crops, including:
Tea
Potato
Cotton
Rubber
Paddy
Wheat
Grapes
Weeds Controlled:
Ozone effectively controls a broad spectrum of weeds, including:
Imperata cylindrica
Setaria spp.
Commelina benghalensis
Chenopodium spp.
Cyperus rotundus
Cynodon dactylon
Convolvulus spp.
And many others
Important Note:
Highly Toxic: Ozone is highly toxic to humans and animals. Handle with extreme caution and follow all safety instructions on the product label.
Personal Protective Equipment: Wear appropriate PPE, including gloves, mask, and protective clothing, during handling and application.
Avoid Spray Drift: Take precautions to avoid spray drift onto desirable plants.
Additional Tip: Integrate Ozone with other weed management strategies, such as cultural practices and crop rotation, for sustainable weed control.
