Overview
| Product Name | Basagran |
|---|---|
| Brand | BASF |
| Category | Herbicide |
| Technical Content | Bentazone 48% SL |
| Classification | Selective Post-Emergence Herbicide |
| Toxicity | Yellow (Use with caution) |
Product Description
About Product
Basagran by BASF is a contact, selective post-emergence herbicide based on Bentazone 48% SL, designed to control broadleaf weeds and sedges in crops like rice, soybean, maize, and pulses.
It is especially useful where grassy weeds are not a major concern but broadleaf weeds and sedges threaten yield. Basagran acts quickly on the foliage of susceptible weeds, making it an excellent option for spot or directed spraying.
Basagran Technical Details
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Technical Content: Bentazone 48% SL
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Formulation: Soluble Liquid (SL)
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Mode of Action: Inhibits photosystem II in weeds, stopping photosynthesis and causing cellular destruction in target plants.
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Entry: Contact action – absorbed by leaves; not systemic.
Key Features and Benefits
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Contact herbicide – fast action on visible weed parts.
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Specifically targets broadleaf weeds and sedges (Cyperus, Commelina, Amaranthus, etc.).
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Safe for many crops when applied as per recommended stage and dose.
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Suitable for directed spray in wide-row crops like groundnut and pulses.
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Minimal residual activity – safe for following crops in rotation.
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Compatible with various tank-mix partners for expanded control (compatibility test recommended).
Basagran Usage and Crops
| Crop | Target Weeds | Dosage / Acre (ml) | Dilution in Water (L/Acre) | Application Stage |
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| Paddy (direct-seeded/transplanted) | Cyperus, Eclipta, Commelina, Ammania | 500–800 ml | 200–250 L | 15–25 DAS (Post-emergence) |
| Soybean | Broadleaf weeds, sedges | 600–800 ml | 200–250 L | 2–4 leaf stage of weeds |
| Maize | Amaranthus, Digera, Commelina | 600–800 ml | 200–250 L | 2–3 weeks after sowing |
| Groundnut | Celosia, Trianthema, Commelina | 600–800 ml | 200–250 L | Early vegetative stage |
| Blackgram / Greengram | Broadleaf weeds | 500–700 ml | 200–250 L | 2–3 leaf stage of weeds |
Method of Application
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Apply as foliar spray with a flat-fan nozzle for fine and even coverage.
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Spray on a sunny day when weeds are actively growing and not under moisture stress.
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Avoid overlapping or repeated applications on the same area.
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Do not disturb the field for a few days post-application.
Disclaimer:
Read the label and leaflet carefully before use. Use personal protective equipment during handling and spraying. Keep the product away from water sources, animals, and food items. Do not store in direct sunlight or extreme temperatures.