It is formulated as a water-dispersible granule (WG) and belongs to the sulfonylurea chemical family (HRAC Group 2).
πΎKey Specifications & Identification:
1. Active Ingredient: π§ͺ Metsulfuron-methyl 20.0% w/w.
2. Registration Number: π LRMP. R3/7243.
3. Manufacturer: π’ Imaspro Resources Sdn. Bhd. based in Klang, Selangor.
4. Toxicity Class: βͺ Class IV (indicated by the white band), which signifies the lowest hazard category, meaning it is relatively safe when handled according to label instructions.
π‘οΈTarget Weeds:
πAs illustrated on the product's label, this herbicide is highly effective against stubborn broadleaf weeds, ferns, and brush, including:
β Woody borreria (Hedyotis verticillata) π
β Koster's curse (Clidemia hirta) πΏ
β Malabar melastome (Melastoma malabathricum) πΈ
β Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata)
π±Mode of Action & Application:
M-20 works by inhibiting the ALS enzyme in plants, halting cell division. π While the weeds stop growing almost immediately after application, visible death or yellowing typically takes β³ 2 to 4 weeks.
Farmers frequently tank-mix π this product with non-selective herbicides like glyphosate to achieve a broader spectrum of weed control in mature oil palm π΄ and rubber plantations.
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