Gramoxone 200 SL

Last updated:
17.03.2017
NON SELECTIVE HERBICIDES
About Gramoxone

GRAMOXONE is a unique, fast acting, non-selective, contact herbicide for control of most fibrous rooted
grasses and annual broadleaf weeds with varied uses in a wide variety of crops. GRAMOXONE is a
non-selective herbicide that is used by millions of growers and is, after nearly 50 years, still
one of the most widely used herbicides in the world. It is used in around 100 countries on
more than 100 crops.

GRAMOXONE is revolutionizing weed control by replacing the time-consuming chore of

hand weeding. The active ingredient, paraquat, is deactivated when it reaches soil by
rapidly binding to soil particles and does not have a negative effect on ground water or soil
organisms, even after years of repeated applications.

The incredible success of GRAMOXONE is built on its unique features, its mode and speed
of action, its versatility in terms of weather as well as its environmental behavior.

FACT SHEET

Active ingredient
200g/L Paraquat

Formulation
Slurry liquid (SL)

WHO classification
III

Packaging
5 litres, 1 litre & 500ml

Mode of action
Non-selective contact herbicide.

Rate of application
Apply 2-3 litres

Targets
All annual and certain perennial weeds.
Main crops
Maize, Soya, wheat, rice, potatoes, fruit (oranges, apples, bananas), coffee, tea, cocoa,
cotton and sugarcane.

KEY BENEFITS

 GRAMOXONE provides control of annual weeds and burn down of perennials

 GRAMOXONE is fast acting in all weather conditions, independent of active weed
growth, temperature and soil moisture.
 GRAMOXONE's unique speed of action allows the growth of multiple crops per
season thereby maximizing yield.
 GRAMOXONE is the ideal herbicide for use in conservation and no-till systems as it
only controls the foliage parts of weeds, thus promoting intact roots and preventing soil
erosion.
 It does not leach in groundwater.

Gramoxone
Last updated:
25.09.2019

NON SELECTIVE HERBICIDE

HERBICIDE GROUP D
 
An aqueous solution contact herbicide for the control of annual grasses and annual
broadleaf weeds in crops as listed and as a sugarcane desiccant. Inactivated on contact
with the soil.

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https://sciencing.com/roundup-ready-corn-6762437.html

Updated April 25, 2017

By John Brennan

Genetically modified (GM) crops have taken an increasing share of the U.S. seed
market. One trait that seems especially popular with farmers is herbicide tolerance
(HT). Roundup Ready Corn is resistant to a common herbicide called glyphosate.
Types
Roundup is the brand name for a product sold by the Monsanto Company; its active
ingredient is glyphosate. Crops genetically engineered to be glyphosate-tolerant are
often called Roundup Ready crops, although the term is actually a registered
trademark of the Monsanto Company and technically refers only to a brand of seed
crops sold by Monsanto.

Function
Glyphosate kills plants by inhibiting an enzyme their cells use to synthesize amino
acids, molecules the plants need to make protein. By introducing a gene into the plant
cells, scientists have been able to produce plants that can survive herbicide
unscathed, enabling farmers to apply glyphosate as a weed-killer without worrying
about the effect on their crop.

Features
Genetically engineered crops often combine herbicide tolerance with pest resistance,
since both are highly desirable traits. Both Roundup Ready Corn and other GM
varieties have rapidly risen in popularity with American farmers, although persistent
controversy over GM crops has stalled their widespread acceptance in Europe and
some Asian countries.

Considerations
If crop plants cross-pollinate with wild relatives, their progeny could inherit the
herbicide tolerance trait, thereby creating weeds that resist herbicides. There is some
evidence that this has already taken place and that some weeds, such as ryegrass
and horseweed, may have acquired varying levels of glyphosate resistance.

Controversy
Proponents of biotech crops believe Roundup Ready Corn and other similar
innovations enable farmers to maximize their yield and their profits, and that biotech
crops are essential to feed a fast-growing world population. Opponents, such as the
Union of Concerned Scientists, argue that the benefits of GM crops are exaggerated
and that GM crops could create environmental problems.

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Uses of Recombinant DNA in Agriculture

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What Is Roundup Ready Corn?

Updated April 25, 2017

By Sukhsatej Batra, Ph.D.

Recombinant DNA changes the natural genetic makeup and the characteristics of an
organism by inserting DNA from another organism. Also known as genetic
engineering, recombinant DNA technology is widely used in agriculture to create
genetically-modified organisms that produce genetically-modified crops. The first GM
food was the Flavr Savr tomato, produced in 1994, which had a longer shelf life and
an enhanced flavor. Since then, the number of GMOs has exploded as producers
prefer them over traditional crops because they yield more and require less care.

Resistance to Herbicides
Some GMO crops are resistant to herbicides. Introduction of a herbicide-resistant
bacterial gene into plant DNA makes the plant resistant to that herbicide. Genetically-
modified soybeans, corn, cotton, potatoes and wheat resist herbicides sprayed on
farms to kill weeds. This has increased total yield of these crops as farmers use less
toxic herbicides and do not need to spray as often as for traditional crops.

Insect and Viral Resistance

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Bt is a safe and effective insecticide used in farming. Insertion of this toxin-producing

gene from bacteria into the DNA of corn and cotton makes them resistant to some
insects and protects them from disease. These crops require less spraying of the
insecticide, as the plants produce the toxin to kill the insects themselves. Similar to
herbicide- and insecticide-resistance crops, genetically-engineered plants resistant to
diseases caused by viruses were developed. The papayas plants grown in Hawaii are
resistant to attack by some viruses.

Other Recombinant DNA

Research is ongoing to develop crops that are resistant to extreme temperatures,
have increased nutritive value and crops that produce human vaccines or medicinal
drugs.

Benefits of GMO
GM foods make up a vast majority of the foods available in the market today.
Recombinant DNA has increased the overall production of crops, as well as
decreased the amounts of herbicides and insecticides used by farmers. This means
that the farmers produce larger amounts of food while spending less time caring for
the crop and paying less for insecticides and herbicides. Higher yields also benefit the
consumer, as more food is available at lower prices. GM foods are the new normal.