Oxykill is a selective, contact herbicide from Dhanuka Agritech Ltd.1 that offers flexible weed control in a variety of crops.2 It's effective against a range of broadleaf weeds and some grasses, making it a valuable tool for farmers.3
Key Features & Benefits:
Contact Action: Kills weeds through direct contact, causing rapid burn-down.4
Pre- and Post-emergence Control: Can be used to prevent weed emergence or to control young, actively growing weeds.5
Broadleaf Weed Control: Provides excellent control of many annual broadleaf weeds and suppresses some perennials.6
Some Grass Control: Offers suppression of certain grasses, enhancing its weed control spectrum.7
Cost-effective: Effective at lower application rates, reducing overall herbicide costs.8
Versatile Application: Suitable for use in various crops, including onion, tea, potato, groundnut, and direct-seeded rice.9
Active Ingredient:
Oxyfluorfen 23.5% EC (Emulsifiable Concentrate)10
Mode of Action:
Oxykill works by inhibiting protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO), a key enzyme in chlorophyll synthesis.11 This leads to the accumulation of photodynamic compounds that, in the presence of sunlight, produce toxic radicals.12 These radicals destroy cell membranes, causing rapid weed death.13
Recommended for use on:
Onion14
Tea15
Potato16
Groundnut17
Direct Seeded Rice18
Mint19
And other crops as per label instructions
Application:
Pre-emergence: Apply to the soil surface after planting but before weed emergence.20
Post-emergence: Apply to young, actively growing weeds for best results.21
Important Note:
Sunlight is crucial for Oxykill's effectiveness.22 Apply when sunny conditions are expected.
Always read and follow the instructions on the product label carefully before use.