Inka Plant Growth Regulator Paclobutrazol 23% SC

INKA Plant Growth Regulator – Paclobutrazol 23% SC

INKA is a plant growth regulator manufactured by Suntech Agriscience, containing Paclobutrazol 23% SC (Suspension Concentrate). It is used to regulate excessive vegetative growth and promote uniform flowering and fruiting.

Product Specifications

• Category: Plant Growth Regulator (PGR)
• Technical Name: Paclobutrazol 23% SC
• Formulation: Suspension Concentrate (SC)

Key Features and Benefits

• Growth Regulation: Helps suppress excessive vegetative growth.
• Promotes Flowering: Supports uniform flower initiation.
• Alternate Bearing Management: Helps mango trees overcome alternate bearing cycles.
• Produce Quality: The supplied product information describes benefits for root development, tuber and bulb size, and post-harvest shelf life.
• Balanced Canopy Growth: Restricts unwanted shoot elongation.
• Fruit and Crop Development: Helps promote flowering and fruiting.

Mode of Action

INKA acts as a systemic plant growth retardant that inhibits gibberellin synthesis in plants. This shifts plant energy from leaf and shoot elongation towards reproductive bud development.

Recommended Crops

• Mango
• Onion
• Potato
• Garlic
• Groundnut
• Ornamental crops
• Fruit crops

Application Timing

For mango trees, the supplied information recommends application once a year after harvest and before flower initiation, typically between July and September depending on local climate.

Recommended Application Method

Method: Soil drenching for mango trees.

Dilute the required dose in 150–250 litres of water and apply around the root zone.

Recommended Dosage for Mango Trees

• 7–10-year-old trees: Approximately 7 ml per tree.
• 10–16-year-old trees: Approximately 12–17 ml per tree.
• 16–25-year-old trees: Approximately 19 ml per tree.
• Above 25-year-old trees: Approximately 30 ml per tree.

Disclaimer: The information provided above is for general reference purposes only. Always read and follow the official product label before use.