Ethephon 39% SL

Name: Ethephon 39% SL
Brand: GOLDENOX CROP CARE
Price: 920.0 INR
Availability: InStock

Price 920.0 INR/ Liter

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MOQ : 100 Liters

Ethephon 39% SL Specification

Solubility
Water-Soluble

Shelf Life
2 Years

Target Crops
Vegetables

Formulations Type
Liquid

Packaging Type
500 ml, 1 Litre

Application Method
Foliar Spray

Classification
Other

Chemical Name
Other

Application
Agriculture, Plant Growth

Physical State
Liquid

Release Type
Other

Storage
Dry Place

Product Type
Liquid

Dosage
As per suggestion

Ethephon 39% SL Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
100 Liters

Supply Ability
5000 Liters Per Year

Delivery Time
10 Days

Sample Available
No

About Ethephon 39% SL

Ethephon 39% SL is a widely used Plant Growth Regulator (PGR) in agriculture.

Overview and Mode of Action

Technical Name: Ethephon (2-chloroethylphosphonic acid).
Formulation: 39% Soluble Liquid (SL), meaning it contains 39% active ingredient dissolved in a liquid carrier.
Mode of Action: Ethephon is a systemic PGR. When applied to a plant, it penetrates the tissues, is translocated, and slowly breaks down to release ethylene (a natural plant hormone). This released ethylene then regulates various physiological processes in the plant.

Key Agricultural Uses

The specific effect of Ethephon 39% SL varies depending on the crop, the application timing, and the dosage.

Crop	Primary Purpose	Specific Actions
Mango	Flower induction & Ripening	Induces profuse flowering; helps break alternate bearing tendencies; post-harvest treatment for uniform ripening.
Pineapple	Flower Induction & Ripening	Induces uniform flowering for synchronized harvesting; promotes even ripening.
Tomato	Ripening	Post-harvest dipping of mature green fruits to accelerate uniform ripening and improve coloration.
Coffee	Uniform Ripening	Accelerates and synchronizes the ripening of berries, especially Arabica and Robusta varieties.
Rubber	Latex Yield Stimulation	Applied to the tapping cut of the bark to increase the flow and yield of latex.
Pomegranate	Defoliation & Flowering	Promotes leaf shedding (defoliation) to encourage better flowering and fruit set.
Cotton	Boll Opening	Used to promote uniform opening of cotton bolls for easier harvest.

General Dosage and Application

The dosage and method are crucial and depend on the specific crop and desired effect. Always refer to the specific product label for the most accurate and safe instructions.

General Concentration: A common range for general application is about 1.0 to 2.5 ml per liter of water.
Application Methods:
- Foliar Spray: Spraying on the leaves and fruit (for ripening, flower induction, defoliation).
- Post-Harvest Dip: Dipping harvested fruits (like mango or tomato) in a diluted solution.
- Trunk/Bark Application: Brushing the solution onto the tapping cut in rubber trees to stimulate latex flow.