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Company Name:
Paidavaar
Product Name:
PRETA
Technical Name:
Pretilachlor 50% EC (Emulsifiable Concentrate)
Description:
PRETA is a selective pre-emergence herbicide containing Pretilachlor 50% EC. It is specially formulated fo...
Company Name:
Paidavaar
Product Name:
PRETA
Technical Name:
Pretilachlor 50% EC (Emulsifiable Concentrate)
Description:
PRETA is a selective pre-emergence herbicide containing Pretilachlor 50% EC. It is specially formulated for effective control of annual grasses, sedges, and certain broadleaf weeds in transplanted rice. PRETA provides long-lasting weed control during the critical early stages of crop growth, minimizing weed competition and helping improve crop establishment and yield.
Technical Name:
Pretilachlor 50% EC (Emulsifiable Concentrate)
Mode of Action:
Pretilachlor belongs to HRAC Group 15 (Chloroacetamides). It inhibits cell division and elongation in germinating weed seedlings by interfering with the synthesis of very-long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs). It acts primarily through the shoots and roots of emerging weeds, preventing their establishment.
Feature & Benefit:
Selective pre-emergence herbicide for transplanted rice.
Controls annual grasses, sedges, and selected broadleaf weeds.
Provides long-lasting residual weed control.
Reduces weed competition during the critical crop growth period.
Improves nutrient, water, and sunlight availability for the crop.
Apply as a pre-emergence spray within 3–7 days after rice transplanting, before weeds emerge.
Maintain a shallow water layer (2–3 cm) in the field during application as recommended.
Mix the recommended quantity with clean water and spray uniformly over the field.
Follow label instructions regarding irrigation and water management.
Dose:
General Recommendation:
500–600 ml per acre
Water volume: 150–200 litres per acre
Follow the crop-specific dosage and application timing mentioned on the product label.
Pests:
Weeds Controlled:
Barnyard Grass (Echinochloa spp.)
Jungle Rice
Sprangletop
Monochoria
Sedges (Cyperus spp.)
Fimbristylis spp.
Other susceptible annual grasses and broadleaf weeds.
Uses:
Recommended primarily for:
Transplanted Paddy (Rice)
Product Category:
Herbicide
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is PRETA used for?+
PRETA is used as a pre-emergence herbicide to control annual grasses, sedges, and selected broadleaf weeds in transplanted rice.
Q2. What is the active ingredient in PRETA?+
The active ingredient is Pretilachlor 50% EC.
Q3. How does PRETA work?+
PRETA inhibits the growth of germinating weed seedlings by disrupting very-long-chain fatty acid synthesis, preventing weed establishment during the early crop growth stage.
Q4. When should PRETA be applied?+
Apply PRETA 3–7 days after rice transplanting, before weed emergence, following the recommended water management and dosage instructions on the product label.
Q5. Which crops is PRETA recommended for?+
PRETA is primarily recommended for transplanted paddy (rice) to provide effective early-season weed control.