Anmol - Alpha-Naphthyl Acetic Acid 4.5% SL - Insecticides (India) Ltd
Anmol - Alpha-Naphthyl Acetic Acid 4.5% SL - Insecticides (India) Ltd
IIL Anmol NAA 4.5% SL Plant Growth Regulator
IIL Anmol contains Alpha-Naphthyl Acetic Acid 4.5% SL (sodium salt), a registered plant growth regulator formulation. It is intended for precise, crop-specific use; there is no single universal dose for every crop or growth objective.
Key Benefits and Registered Uses
- Registered plant growth regulator formulation containing NAA 4.5% SL.
- Label-directed flowering and fruit-development uses in tomato, chilli, mango, grapes and pineapple.
- Registered use for reducing shedding of flower squares and bolls in cotton.
- Crop and purpose determine the required concentration, timing and application method.
- Available in 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml and 1 L packs.
Technical Specifications
| Trade Name | Anmol |
| Brand | Insecticides (India) Ltd — IIL |
| Technical Name | Alpha-Naphthyl Acetic Acid 4.5% SL (Na salt) |
| Product Type | Plant Growth Regulator |
| PGR Class | Synthetic auxin |
| Formulation | Soluble Liquid (SL) |
| IRAC/FRAC/HRAC Code | Not applicable |
How It Works
Alpha-Naphthyl Acetic Acid is an auxin-type plant growth regulator. Its result depends on using the correct concentration at the correct crop stage. Do not substitute a general per-acre or per-pump dose for the crop-specific directions on the current label.
Registered Crop Uses and Application Guidance
| Crop and Purpose | Registered Concentration or Preparation | Timing | Waiting Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | 45 ppm; use the current label for preparation | Two sprays at flowering | Not specified in cited guidance |
| Chilli | 10 ppm; use the current label for preparation | First at flowering; second 20–30 days later | Not specified in cited guidance |
| Mango — fruit retention | 20 ppm; 2 ml in 4.5 L water | At pea-size fruit and again at marble-size fruit | Not specified in cited guidance |
| Mango — malformation management | 200 ppm; 20 ml in 4.5 L water | Before fruit-bud differentiation, approximately three months before flowering | Not specified in cited guidance |
| Grapes — berry size and weight | 10 ppm; confirm dilution on current label | At pruning and when flowering shoots appear | Not specified in cited guidance |
| Grapes — berry-drop management | 100 ppm; confirm dilution on current label | On mature bunches 10–15 days before harvest | No separate PHI stated |
| Pineapple — flowering and uniform growth | 10 ppm; 1 ml in 4.5 L, applying 30–50 ml solution into each plant head; registered guidance notes 5 ppm in dry weather | Follow the current label stage | Not specified in cited guidance |
| Cotton — flower-square and boll shedding | 10–20 ppm in 1,000 L water/ha | Three sprays at 15-day intervals beginning at square formation | Not specified in cited guidance |
“Not specified” does not mean zero days. Follow the current Anmol pack label and authorised local agronomic advice.
Application and Safety
- Confirm the crop, purpose, concentration and growth stage on the current label.
- Measure precisely; do not increase the concentration for a stronger effect.
- Wear the protective clothing and equipment stated on the label.
- Avoid contact with skin, eyes and mouth, and avoid breathing spray mist.
- Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling or spraying; wash thoroughly afterwards.
- Keep in its original container, locked away from children, food and animal feed.
- No tank-mix compatibility claim is made on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Anmol a fertilizer?
No. It is an NAA-based plant growth regulator and does not replace crop nutrition.
Can one dose be used for every crop?
No. Registered concentrations vary substantially by crop and intended purpose.
Which crops appear in Indian registered-use guidance?
Tomato, chilli, mango, grapes, pineapple and cotton.
What is the PHI?
A waiting period is not stated in the cited formulation-use table. Follow the current pack label rather than assuming zero days.
Can it be mixed with another input?
This page makes no tank-mix recommendation. Mix only when the current label expressly permits it or authorised agronomic advice confirms it.
Safety and Disclaimer
Read and follow the current product label. Use only on labelled crops, for labelled purposes and at the labelled concentration. The pack label takes precedence over general formulation guidance. Related and upsell recommendations are standalone alternatives, not tank-mix directions.