Planofix 4.5 SL Plant Growth Regulator

Packaging Size

100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, 1 L

Brand

Planofix

Technical Name

Alpha Napthyl Acetic Acid 4.5 SL (4.5% w/w)

Cas Number

86-87-3

Crop

Pineapple, Tomato, Chilli, Mango, Cotton

Packaging Type

Bottle, Drum

Formulation

4.5% SL

Purpose

Pineapple: 1. To induce flowering and uniform growth.
2. To increase fruit size.
3. To delay maturity.
Grapes: To increase size and weight of berries.

Features

Prevents natural shedding.
Reduces pre-harvest berry drop in grapes.
Increases fruit size in pineapple and grapes.

Mode Of Action

Planofix when sprayed on plants prevents the formation of abscission layer by suppressing ethylene gas produced.
Thereby prevents the shedding of flowers, buds and fruits.

Application Method

Should be sprayed during cool part of the day.
Though compatible with most pesticides, individual application will give good result.
Standard solution: 1 ml Planofix in 4.5 L of water = 10 ppm
10 ml Planofix in 4.5 L of water = 100 ppm
Pineapple:1. Apply just before expected flowering.
2. Drench the whole fruit but avoid the spray drift to young crop.
3. Again, wet the whole fruit 2 weeks before harvest.
Tomato: At the time of flowering apply twice.
Chillies: 1. First spray during flowering. 2. Second spray 20-30 days after spray (2 applications).
Mango: 1. First spray when tender fruits are of pea size.
2. Malformation before fruit bud differentiation - approximate 3 month before flowering.
Grapes: 1. First spray at pruning.
2. Second spray when flowering starts.
Grapes: (To control berry drop) Spray on matured grapes branches 10 - 15 days before harvesting.