Wheat (Triticum spp.)
Wheat occupies prime position among food crops in the world. In India, it is the second important food crop next to rice and contributes about 25% to the total food grain production. Major challenges in wheat are weeds, insects and diseases during various crop stages, which accounts for major loss in yield and quality of the grain.
application stage | purpose | recommended products | dosage per acre |
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0 days (insect control) | soil insect and termite | |
0-5 days and or after first irrigation (nutrition) | good germination, healthy root system and nutrient intake | |
18-25 days (weed control) | Chenopodium album and Melilotus spp. Chenopodium album and Melilotus spp. Chenopodium album, Fumeria parviflora and Melilotus alba Phalaris minor |
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30-45 days (weed control) | Chenopodium album and Melilotus alba Phalaris minor |
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80-100 days (insect control) | wheat aphid | |
90-110 days (disease control) | karnal bunt and rust yellow rust rust |
Note: use Efficax with above recommended products for better spreading and penetration (dose: 50ML/acre)