PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
| Particulars | Details |
| Product Name | AWKIRA |
| Brand Name | PI Industries |
| Technical Composition | Pyroxasulfone 85% WG |
| Formulation Type | WG (Water Soluble Granules / Wettable Granules) |
| Category | Herbicide |
| Toxicity | Blue Triangle (Moderately Toxic) |
| Chemical Group | Isoxazoline group (WSSA Group 15) |
| Target Weeds | Phalaris minor (Gulli Danda/Mandusi), Echinochloa crusgalli, Eleusine indica, Phyllanthus niruri, Echinochloa colonum, Celosia argentia, Trianthema portulacastrum, Amaranthus viridis, Digeria arvensis |
| Suitable Crops | Wheat, Maize (Corn), and Soybean |
| Recommended Dosage | 60 grams per acre or 150 grams per hectare |
| Water Requirement per Acre | 200 Litres |
| Recommended Crop Stage | Pre-emergence; must be applied strictly within 0 to 3 days of sowing. Do not apply after crops or weeds emerge. |
| Type of Action | Selective and Systemic Pre-emergence Herbicide |
| Mode of Action | Inhibits Very Long Chain Fatty Acid (VLCFA) synthesis, disrupting elongation steps and cell division during weed seed germination. |
| Application Method | Soil surface application using a knapsack sprayer fitted with a flat fan nozzle or specialised PI spray machinery. (Field should be free of major clods and previous crop residue). |
| Waiting Period (PHI) | Safe at harvest / as per approved local label guidelines |
| Available Pack Sizes | 60 g |
Product Description
AWKIRA (Pyroxasulfone 85% WG) is an advanced selective pre-emergence herbicide from PI Industries designed to manage difficult weed populations, particularly resistant Phalaris minor in crops like wheat, maize, and soybean. It acts early to form a protective chemical barrier that targets weeds during germination.
Key Features
- Highly effective against resistant weed strains such as Phalaris minor.
- Water Soluble Granule (WG) formulation for clean and convenient mixing.
- Broad-spectrum pre-emergent control covering multiple grass and broadleaf weeds.
- Long-lasting residual activity that keeps fields clean during critical early crop establishment stages.
Key Benefits
- Prevents early weed competition, protecting overall crop vigor and yield potential.
- Offers a powerful resistance-management tool through its distinct Isoxazoline chemistry group.
- Provides broad crop safety profile across wheat, maize, and soybean cultivation systems.
Safety Precautions
- Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including chemical-resistant gloves, protective clothing, masks, and eye safety gear during handling and application.
- Do not eat, drink, or smoke while mixing or spraying the product.
- Prevent drift toward adjacent non-target fields or water channels.
- Store securely in original sealed containers in a cool, dry place away from children, livestock, and food items.
Product Disclaimer
This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always read the physical product label and official leaflet thoroughly before application.
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