Meadax® Top

Structural integrity for your cereal crops

Medax® Top by BASF S.A. serves as a sophisticated growth regulator designed for intensive farming systems. In high-input environments, excessive nitrogen application often leads to rapid stem elongation, increasing the risk of lodging. Medax® Top acts as a precise structural manager, allowing farmers to control crop architecture and safeguard their yield potential.

Why it stands out

The efficacy of Medax® Top is rooted in its specialized formulation, including mepiquat chloride and synergistic agents. Unlike basic growth inhibitors, this product focuses on strengthening the straw wall and promoting a more robust root system. By lowering the plant's center of gravity, it ensures that your wheat and barley remain standing even during adverse weather conditions, ensuring optimal nutrient translocation toward the ear.

Operational features

• Lodging Prevention: Dramatically increases stalk strength to withstand heavy rain and winds.
• Versatility: Registered for use on winter wheat, spring wheat, and winter barley.
• Application Strategy: Can be applied in 1–2 passes depending on crop vigor and target yield intensity.
• Precise Dosage: Flexible rate of 0.5–1.5 L/ha allows for customized management based on specific soil and field conditions.

Medax® Top is formulated for professional growers who require reliability and precision. As a water-soluble concentrate, it is designed for seamless integration into existing crop protection programs. Given its status as a Class 2 hazardous material, careful application following local safety guidelines is essential. It is an investment in stability, ensuring that your harvest is defined by yield volume rather than weather-related losses.