Bayer Planofix Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification Details |
| Product / Brand Name |
Bayer Planofix® |
| Technical Name |
Alpha Naphthyl Acetic Acid (NAA) 4.5% w/w SL (Soluble Concentrate) |
| Chemical Group |
Synthetic Auxins (Plant Growth Regulator) |
| Mode of Action |
Abscission Inhibitor / Hormonal Regulator: Delays the formation of the abscission layer at the base of flower stalks and fruit pedicels, directly preventing premature drop. Promotes cell elongation, flower initiation, and fruit enlargement when applied at precise physiological stages. |
| Key Safety Warning |
Strict Dosage Adherence: High concentration or over-dosing can act as a growth retardant or cause leaf curling, phytotoxicity, and forced defoliation. |
🌾 Crop-Wise Dosage & Application Matrix
PPM Guidance: 1 ml Planofix in 4.5 Liters of water = 10 PPM solution.
| Target Crop |
Target Purpose / Physiological Stage |
Recommended Dosage |
Spray Volume / Acre |
Timing of Application |
| Chilli |
Prevent flower bud and unripe fruit drop |
45 ml / acre (1 ml per 4.5L water) |
200 Liters |
1st Spray: At flowering onset.
2nd Spray: 20 days after 1st spray.
|
| Tomato |
Prevent flower drop & increase fruit set |
45 ml / acre (1 ml per 4.5L water) |
200 Liters |
At peak flowering stage. |
| Cotton |
Prevent square (bud) and boll dropping |
50 – 100 ml / acre (10–20 PPM) |
200–250 Liters |
1st Spray: At initiation of flowering.
2nd Spray: 15–20 days later.
|
| Grapes |
Fruit thinning & uniform cluster elongation |
45 ml / 100L water |
Canopy volume |
At full bloom / post-bloom stage. |
| Mango / Citrus |
Prevent fruit drop (post-fruit set) |
10 ml per 100L water (10 PPM) |
Tree canopy spray |
Applied when fruits reach pea size. |
| Brinjal |
Prevent flower & button drop |
45 ml / acre |
200 Liters |
At flowering initiation. |
