DescriptionMaleic Hydrazide (CAS: 10071-13-3) is a plant growth regulator used to suppress growth and to induce dormancy in some crops
Maleic Hydrazide Mode of action
Plant growth regulator, absorbed by the leaves and roots, with translocation in the xylem and phloem. Inhibits cell division in the meristematic regions, but not cell extension. Also has some herbicidal activity.
Maleic Hydrazide Uses
Suppression of grass growth on lawns, roadside verges, embankments, and amenity areas; and of growth of shrubs and trees. Inhibition of sprouting in potatoes, onions, beets, swedes, parsnips and carrots in storage. Prevention of sucker development in tobacco. Induction of dormancy in citrus fruit. Also used as a herbicide in mixtures with 2,4-D. Applied at 1.2–5.4 kg/ha.
Maleic Hydrazide Applicable crops
Lawns; Amenity turf; Non-cropped areas; Fruit including citrus; Potatoes; Carrots; Onions, shallots & garlic; Tobacco; Ornamental shrubs.
Maleic Hydrazide Available formulation
188g/L AS
Packaging details
Customized 10ML-200L for liquid formulations, 1G-25KG for solid formulations.
