BASF Basta Product Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification Details |
| Product Name |
BASF Basta® |
| Active Ingredient |
Glufosinate Ammonium 13.5% w/w SL (Soluble Liquid) |
| Chemical Class |
Organophosphorus / Phosphinic Acid derivative |
| HRAC Group |
Group 10 (Glutamine Synthetase Inhibitor) |
| Mode of Action |
Contact with Limited Translocation: Inhibits glutamine synthetase enzyme. Trapped ammonia disrupts plant cell photosynthesis and membrane integrity, turning foliage necrotic within 2–4 days. |
| Rainfastness |
2 to 4 hours after application |
🌾 Crop-Wise Dosage & Target Weed Matrix
The standard dosage for BASF Basta is 1 to 1.3 Liters per acre (or 2.5 to 3.3 Liters per hectare) diluted in 150–200 Liters of water per acre.
| Recommended Crop System |
Target Weeds Controlled |
Dosage / Acre |
Per 15L Knapsack Pump |
Application Method & Timing |
| Tea Gardens |
Borreria hispida, Imperata cylindrica, Digitaria sanguinalis, Commelina benghalensis, Eleusine indica, Panicum repens |
1.0 – 1.3 L |
75 – 100 ml |
Inter-row directed spray during active weed growth using a hood/shield. |
| Cotton |
Echinochloa spp., Dactyloctenium aegyptium, Cynodon dactylon, Digitaria marginata |
1.0 – 1.2 L |
75 – 90 ml |
Directed inter-row spray between cotton rows (avoid touching main stem/leaves). |
| Orchards & Plantations (Grapes, Mango, Citrus, Banana, Apple) |
Broadleaf weeds, annual/perennial grasses, and glyphos-resistant weeds |
1.0 – 1.3 L |
75 – 100 ml |
Directed floor spray between tree rows; protect green bark and suckers. |
| Non-Crop / Farm Boundaries |
Complete vegetative weed knock-down |
1.2 – 1.5 L |
90 – 100 ml |
Broadcast spray on young, actively growing weeds. |
