Zermia - Paclobutrazol 40% SC - Parijat
Zermia - Paclobutrazol 40% SC - Parijat
Zermia | Pigeon-Pea Plant Growth Regulator
Parijat Zermia contains paclobutrazol 40% SC for plant growth regulation in pigeon pea at flower
initiation.
Crop and purpose: Plant growth regulation in pigeon pea. This is not an insect,
weed or disease-control recommendation.
Application stage: Flower initiation: assess crop development rather than
substituting a fixed day after sowing.
Application route: Uniform foliage spray with a knapsack sprayer, using the paired
product and water quantities.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
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🌱  Stem-growth management: Paclobutrazol
reduces gibberellin production, helping limit stem elongation rather than supplying plant nutrients.
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🌿  Branching aim: Supports a
growth-regulation programme aimed at branching, without promising a fixed number of branches.
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🌼  Flowering focus: Used for
flowering-related growth management at the specified pigeon-pea stage, without guaranteeing more flowers or yield.
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🎯  Specific crop-stage fit: Connects the
treatment to flower initiation in pigeon pea rather than an unrestricted use at every growth stage.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name |
Zermia by Parijat |
| Technical Name |
Paclobutrazol 40% SC |
| Product Class |
Plant growth regulator |
| Formulation |
SC: suspension concentrate |
| Physiological Action |
Inhibition of gibberellin biosynthesis |
| Crop |
Pigeon pea |
| Application Stage |
Flower initiation |
| Application Route |
Uniform foliar spray with knapsack sprayer |
How It Works: Mode of Action
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The crop receives a foliage treatment: The measured mixture is applied uniformly over the foliage at flower initiation. Correct
crop stage and coverage are part of the growth-regulation programme.
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Gibberellin production is reduced: Paclobutrazol inhibits biosynthesis of gibberellins, hormones involved in stem elongation. This
helps explain its effect on upward growth.
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Growth pattern is moderated: Reduced stem elongation is associated with the branching and flowering aims of the treatment. It does
not supply fertilizer nutrients or establish control of a crop pest or disease.
Growth response can vary with field and crop conditions. No yield increase, earlier harvest or identical
response in every field is guaranteed. Do not assign an insecticide, herbicide or fungicide action-group code to this PGR
use.
Target Crop & Growth-Regulation Purpose
| Crop |
Purpose and application stage |
|---|---|
| Pigeon pea |
Plant growth regulation at flower initiation |
Do not transfer this pigeon-pea programme to mango, another fruit crop or a tuber crop. General growth or
flowering claims do not establish an additional crop-specific application.
Dosage & Application Guide
Pigeon-Pea Foliar Rate at Flower Initiation
| Crop and purpose |
Product quantity |
Water quantity |
Method and first timing |
Harvest interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pigeon pea: growth regulation |
Approx. 30.35 ml/acre; original 75 ml/ha |
Approx. 202.34 L/acre; original 500 L/ha |
Method: Uniform whole-foliage spray with knapsack sprayer First timing: At flower initiation; follow the current pigeon-pea directions. |
48 days |
Approximate acre equivalents retain the original hectare quantities. Use the product and water values on the
same area basis and leave at least 48 days from treatment to harvest. This interval is not worker re-entry guidance. No repeat
interval, additional application or per-litre or spray-pump recipe is prescribed here.
How to Apply: Best Practices
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Confirm the flowering stage: Check pigeon pea for flower initiation. Do not use an assumed calendar date or transfer the treatment
to seedlings or an earlier vegetative stage.
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Plan harvest before treatment: Ensure the full 48-day harvest interval can be met and read all current-pack crop and operator
restrictions.
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Measure the field area: Keep 75 ml/ha paired with 500 L/ha, or use their approximate acre equivalents consistently. Bottle size and
sprayer capacity alone do not establish field coverage.
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Shake before measuring: Shake the product container well before use. Measure the required amount without bare-hand mixing.
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Mix and agitate continuously: Add the product to a small amount of water, stir with a wooden stick, then add the remaining
recommended water. Maintain continuous agitation.
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Apply uniformly and record: Use a knapsack sprayer to cover the entire foliage, follow pack weather and drift precautions, and
record the treatment date. Use a mixture only when both current labels permit the proposed combination for the crop and use; no extra
adjuvant or repeat is implied.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is Zermia a plant growth regulator or a disease treatment?
This pigeon-pea use is plant growth regulation with paclobutrazol 40% SC. It reduces gibberellin production
and stem elongation; no disease-control programme is established here.
2. What does flower initiation mean?
Use the flower-initiation stage specified for pigeon pea on the current pack. Assess the crop rather than
replacing that stage with a fixed number of days after sowing.
3. How much product and water are used per acre?
The pigeon-pea foliar recommendation is approximately 30.35 ml product and 202.34 L water per acre,
retaining the original 75 ml/ha and 500 L/ha. Apply at flower initiation and leave the full 48-day interval before harvest.
4. Can this programme be used on mango or tuber crops?
Do not transfer it. The complete programme here is for pigeon pea. Another crop needs its own current
exact-product directions, including quantity, route, stage and harvest restrictions.
5. Will growth regulation guarantee more yield or earlier harvest?
No. Branching and flowering are treatment aims, not guaranteed yield gains. Do not shorten the 48-day
harvest interval because the crop looks mature, and do not add a repeat without current-label permission.
Safety & Disclaimer
Before you use it: Read the current Zermia label and leaflet before use, including operator
protection, mixing, weather, environmental safeguards, re-entry, harvest, first-aid, equipment cleaning, storage and disposal
directions. Growth regulation is not a reason to disregard handling precautions.
Wear the protective clothing and equipment required on the pack. Do not mix with bare hands. Avoid eye,
skin and mouth contact and inhaling dust, spray mist, fog or vapour. Do not eat, drink, smoke or chew while handling or spraying.
Wash thoroughly afterwards and maintain application equipment.
Keep in the original labelled container away from water, fire, food, feed, children and animals. Prevent
spray drift and contamination of water sources. Seek medical help after exposure or illness and take the pack or label. Follow the
pack’s cleaning and disposal instructions; never reuse empty pesticide containers.