🌿 Calaris Xtra Herbicide

Active Ingredients: Mesotrione 2.27% w/w + Atrazine 22.7% w/w SC
Formulation: Suspension Concentrate (SC)
Manufacturer: Syngenta India Ltd
Pack Sizes: 700 ml, 1.4 L, 3.5 L
Classification: Danger (Moderately Toxic)

🌱 Product Overview

Calaris Xtra is India’s first pre-mix post-emergent herbicide, combining two potent active ingredients—Mesotrione and Atrazine—to provide broad-spectrum control of both grassy and broadleaf weeds. This dual-action formulation ensures effective and long-duration weed management in crops like corn and sugarcane.

🌾 Recommended Crops

Corn (Maize)
Sugarcane

🌿 Target Weeds

Calaris Xtra effectively controls a wide range of weeds, including:

Grassy Weeds: Echinochloa spp. (Barnyard grass), Avena spp. (Wild oats), Phalaris minor (Little seed canary grass)
Broadleaf Weeds: Chenopodium spp. (Goosefoot), Anagallis arvensis (Scarlet pimpernel), Medicago denticulata (Bur clover), Melilotus alba (White sweet clover), Rumex spp. (Dock)

⚙️ Mode of Action

Mesotrione: Inhibits the enzyme 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD), leading to the bleaching of leaves and eventual plant death.
Atrazine: Disrupts photosystem II, affecting the photosynthetic process and leading to weed mortality.

This combination provides both contact and residual control, ensuring effective weed suppression over an extended period.

📋 Application Guidelines

Dosage: Apply 1400 ml per acre.
Application Timing: Best applied during the 3–4 leaf stage of weeds.
Method of Application: Use a knapsack sprayer with a flood jet or flat fan nozzle for uniform coverage.
Water Volume: Dilute with an appropriate amount of water as per label instructions.

✅ Advantages

Dual-Action Formula: Combines two active ingredients for comprehensive weed control.
Broad-Spectrum Efficacy: Controls a wide range of grassy and broadleaf weeds.
Long-Lasting Control: Provides extended residual activity, reducing the need for multiple applications.
Crop Safety: When used as directed, safe for recommended crops.
Ease of Use: Pre-mix formulation simplifies application process.

⚠️ Safety & Handling

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Wear gloves, goggles, and protective clothing during application.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from children and animals.
Disposal: Dispose of empty containers and unused product according to local environmental regulations.
First Aid: In case of accidental exposure, seek immediate medical attention.