DESICASH, RK, (Dicquat, 150 g/l)
Herbicides, Desiccants
Sharda Worldwide Exports Pvt Ltd, Sharda WorldUser rating
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A fast-acting desiccant designed to accelerate sunflower maturation and optimize harvest efficiency.
Description
Optimizing Harvest: The Role of 'Desikash'
Uniform maturation of sunflower crops is a critical factor in maximizing yield quality and reducing operational losses. 'Desikash, SL' (Soluble Concentrate) by Sharda Worldwide Exports Pvt Ltd offers a precise solution for farmers seeking to control the timing of their harvest through effective desiccation.
The active ingredient is Diquat at 150 g/L. This non-selective contact herbicide functions by disrupting cell membranes, triggering rapid plant dehydration. Because it acts on contact rather than through systemic translocation, it efficiently dries the green mass of the sunflower without negatively impacting the quality or germination of the seeds themselves.
Key Advantages of Sharda’s Diquat
- Fast-Acting Results: Desikash shows visible desiccation within a few days of application, allowing producers to plan their harvest schedule even under difficult weather windows.
- Weed Management: As a non-selective herbicide, it effectively dries out late-season weeds, ensuring a cleaner grain sample and reducing the load on harvesting machinery.
- Ease of Use: Being formulated as an aqueous solution, it is highly compatible with tank mixtures and simplifies the preparation process for field operators.
Sharda Worldwide Exports has built a strong market reputation for delivering reliable and cost-effective plant protection products. 'Desikash' is designed for broad utility, serving both large-scale industrial farming and smaller operations that prioritize efficiency. By reducing the moisture content of the sunflower heads, the product allows for earlier harvesting, thereby mitigating risks associated with seed shattering, pest damage, and moisture-related fungal growth.
As a Class 2 hazardous substance, proper safety protocols must be strictly followed during application. Through foliar application, 'Desikash' provides consistent coverage, ensuring a predictable and uniform drying process across the entire field.
Composition
Active ingredients
- Diquat десикант
Application
Used on crops
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Desiccant
Desiccant
Desiccants (from Latin desicco — dry; desiccans (desiccantis) — drying) are chemical substances used in agriculture for desiccating plants at the root. They can be conditionally classified as herbicides, as they irreversibly affect plants by causing tissue dehydration, ultimately... |
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By type of action
By type of action
Depending on their ability to move through living tissues, herbicides are divided into contact and systemic. Contact herbicides cause local damage to plant tissue upon contact, which dies or gradually degrades. This action does not always completely destroy the plant; often, its... |
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By application method
By application method
Based on the method of application, herbicides are divided into foliar, soil, and root herbicides. Foliar herbicides are applied to vegetative plants and act through their above-ground organs. The main method of application for such preparations is spraying using sprayers or airp... |
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By Mode of Action
By Mode of Action
Herbicides are divided into two groups according to their mode of action: Non-selective herbicides — intended for the destruction of all plant species. They are applied in agricultural fields during the absence of the main crop (after harvest, before crop emergence, on fallow lan... |
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| Catalog | Catalog → Herbicides, Desiccants |
| Manufacturer | Sharda Worldwide Exports Pvt Ltd, Sharda World |
| Applicant | Sharda Worldwide Exports Pvt Ltd, Sharda World |
| Country | India |
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