Description:

AGRIVENTURE TEMBO is a highly effective, selective post-emergence herbicide used to control grassy and broad-leaf weeds in maize (corn). It works by inhibiting the 4-HPPD enzyme, causing a characteristic "bleaching" (turning white) of target weeds within 3 to 5 days, followed by their complete death.

Technical content: Tembotrione 34.4% SC

Key Features & Benefits:

• Dual Weed Control: Systemic post-emergence action targets both tough annual grasses (e.g., Echinochloa, crabgrass) and common broadleaf weeds (e.g., Trianthema).
• Advanced Technology: It acts as an HPPD inhibitor (4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase), halting carotenoid production so that chlorophyll cannot protect the plant from light, leading to rapid weed desiccation and death.
• Crop Safety: Highly selective and safe for maize crops, causing no known variety restrictions.
• Rain fast Property: Highly resistant to being washed away by unexpected rain shortly after application.
• Long-Lasting Efficacy: Delivers prolonged effectiveness, reducing the need for multiple applications.

Crops suitability: Maize (Sweet corn, field corn, and fodder corn)

Commonly used for: Grassy weeds (like Echinochloa and Brachiaria species) and broadleaf weeds (like Trianthema portulacastrum).

Mode of entry: Systemic

Mode of action:

• Foliar Absorption: The chemical is absorbed rapidly through the leaves and stems of emerged, actively growing weeds.
• Enzyme Blockage: Tembotrione halts the activity of the 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) enzyme.
• Pigment Disruption: This blockage prevents the synthesis of carotenoids—essential plant pigments that protect chlorophyll.
• Bleaching & Necrosis: Without protective pigments, the chlorophyll is rapidly destroyed by sunlight. Treated weeds experience characteristic "bleaching" (turning white) and completely wither within a few days.

Mode of application: Foliar spray

Dose: 11.5ml in 15-liter water or 115 ml per acre

Additional information:

• Application Timing: Post-emergence, generally 15 to 25 days after sowing.