BASF Launches New Herbicide, “Vesnit Complete”(Combination of Topramezone & Atrazine) for Sugarcane & Corn Farmers 

Indian Institute of Spices Research cooperates with Bayer Crop Science

Summary :

Vesnit Complete delivers effective and broad-spectrum control of post-emergent grasses & broadleaf weeds in Sugarcane. It has a convenient formulation for long-duration control & excellent crop safety.

About “Vesnit Complete”(combination of Topramezone & Atrazine)

Vesnit Complete is an innovative combination of Topramezone & Atrazine, two different modes of action and an inbuilt adjuvant which makes it unique in effectively controlling grasses & broadleaf weeds for a longer duration. Vesnit Complete also offers excellent safety to Sugarcane crops along with ease of application. In addition to Sugarcane, Vesnit Complete is equally effective for controlling grasses & broadleaf weeds in cornfields.

Active Ingredients : Topramezone & Atrazine

a. Topramezone

Topramezone Structure

  • Topramezone will be applied post-emergence to field corn, sweet corn and popcorn through ground or aerial application equipment. Topramezone has herbicidal activity against broadleaf weeds and grasses
  • IUPAC:4-[3-(4,5-dihydro-1,2-oxazol-3-yl)-2-methyl-4-methylsulfonylbenzoyl]-2-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-one
  • Mechanism of Action (MOA): Inhibitor Of 4-Hydroxyphenyl-Pyruvatedioxygenase (4-Hppd).
  • CAS RN:210631-68-8
  • Indication: HERBICIDE

b. Atrazine

  • Atrazine is an herbicide that does not occur naturally. Pure atrazine is an odorless, white powder that is not very volatile, reactive, or flammable and that will dissolve in water.

Atrazine Structure

  • IUPAC:6-chloro-4-N-ethyl-2-N-propan-2-yl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine
  • Mechanism of Action (MOA): Contact Action Involving Carbohydrate Metabolism, Inhibits Starch Accumulation By Blocking Sugar Production
  • CAS RN:1912-24-9
  • Indication: HERBICIDE

Keeping Sugarcane & Cornfields weed-free early in the season can have a major impact on crop yield. Using Vesnit® Complete as a post-emergent herbicide will help Indian farmers keep their fields weed-free during that critical period,” said Rajendra Velagala, Business Director, Agricultural Solutions, South Asia, BASF.

Farming is the biggest job on earth. At BASF, we are dedicated to listening and working with farmers to understand their needs. In addition to our innovations, our Agricultural Solutions team offer professional and technical support to farmers to help them increase yields.” said Narayan Krishnamohan, Managing Director, BASF India Limited.

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions team constantly collaborates with its customers and partners to understand the current as well as fast-evolving needs of farmers and to bring innovative solutions to the market. Over the years, the company has introduced a series of innovative solutions for Indian farmers.

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