Fakel

Mode of Action and Chemical Composition

«Fakel» is a non-selective systemic herbicide based on the isopropylamine salt of glyphosate. Unlike contact-action chemicals, this active ingredient features translocation properties: once absorbed by the leaf surface, it quickly enters the plant's vascular system and is transported with the flow of nutrients to the growing points and root system. This is fundamentally important for controlling perennial weeds, as it allows for the destruction of rhizomes that are impossible to eradicate with surface-contact sprays.

Technical Specifications and Application

The product is formulated as a water solution, ensuring excellent stability in tank mixtures and precise dosage. As a systemic herbicide-desiccant, «Fakel» serves two vital agricultural functions:

• Weed Control: It effectively suppresses both annual and perennial grasses and broad-leaved weeds. Its broad-spectrum action allows for application in winter wheat fields (pre-sowing or pre-emergence) and vineyards (via targeted spraying, ensuring no drift reaches the vine’s green tissues).
• Desiccation: As a desiccant, «Fakel» accelerates the drying of plant tissues, which significantly facilitates the harvesting process, reduces seed loss, and inhibits the development of pathogenic microflora on crops.

Being a non-selective (total) herbicide, the product requires strict adherence to application protocols—foliar spraying must be performed under calm weather conditions to avoid drift onto non-target crops. Classified under hazard class 3, the product requires standard safety precautions during handling. Produced by Sunrise Chemicals Co. Ltd. (Shanghai, China), «Fakel» is a professional-grade tool for field preparation and crop maturation management.