ETHREL

Product Description

Ethrel is a plant growth regulator from Bayer containing Ethephon 39% SL. It releases ethylene after absorption by plant tissues, helping regulate plant growth and development. Ethrel is widely used to promote uniform fruit ripening, induce flowering in specific crops, enhance boll opening in cotton, and improve harvest management.

Technical Composition

Ethephon 39% SL (Soluble Liquid).

How to Use

Apply Ethrel as a foliar spray at the recommended crop-specific dose during the appropriate growth stage. After absorption, Ethephon decomposes to release ethylene, a natural plant hormone that regulates flowering, fruit ripening, boll opening, and other physiological processes depending on the crop.

Recommended Crops & Uses

• Cotton: Promotes uniform boll opening and facilitates harvesting.
• Pineapple: Induces uniform flowering.
• Tomato: Promotes uniform fruit ripening.
• Coffee: Encourages uniform berry ripening.
• Rubber: Stimulates latex flow and improves latex yield.

Key Benefits

• Releases ethylene for effective plant growth regulation.
• Promotes uniform flowering, fruit ripening, and boll opening.
• Improves harvest uniformity and crop quality.
• Facilitates timely harvesting and better crop management.
• Enhances productivity when applied at the recommended crop stage.