01What is Rovix – Paclobutrazol 23% w/w (25% w/v) SC?+
Rovix is a plant growth regulator manufactured by Deep Soil Agrology Limited, containing Paclobutrazol 23% w/w (25% w/v) as a suspension concentrate […]
02Which crops and pests are listed for Rovix – Paclobutrazol 23% w/w (25% w/v) SC?+
Pomegranate (soil drench, single application) — To induce flowering and enhance yield; Apple (soil drench, dormant stage) — To induce flowering and enhance yield; Apple (foliar spray at green tip stage) — To induce flowering and enhance yield; Cotton — To restrict vegetative growth, prevent shedding of squares/bolls and enhance yield; Groundnut — To enhance yield by restricting vegetative growth
03What application rates are listed for Rovix – Paclobutrazol 23% w/w (25% w/v) SC?+
Pomegranate (soil drench, single application) — To induce flowering and enhance yield: 0.69 g a.i. (as printed) A.I. 3.0 ml per tree formulation; water dilution: 2 L per tree; waiting period: 83 days. Apple (soil drench, dormant stage) — To induce flowering and enhance yield: 2.3 g a.i. per tree A.I. 10 ml per tree formulation; water dilution: 5 L per tree; waiting period: 155 days. Apple (foliar spray at green tip stage) — To induce flowering and enhance yield: 0.46 g a.i. per L (460 ppm) A.I. 2 ml per L (2000 ppm) formulation; water dilution: 3 L per tree; waiting period: 134 days. Cotton — To restrict vegetative growth, prevent shedding of squares/bolls and enhance yield: 14 g A.I. 60.7 ml formulation; water dilution: 202; waiting period: 42 days. Groundnut — To enhance yield by restricting vegetative growth: 11.6 g A.I. 50.6 ml formulation; water dilution: 202; waiting period: 70 days
04What are the listed features of Rovix – Paclobutrazol 23% w/w (25% w/v) SC?+
Contains Paclobutrazol 23% w/w (25% w/v) as the active ingredient; Formulated as a Suspension Concentrate (SC); PGR category product for growth regulation; Registered use in mango; Reduces inter-node length and promotes earlier terminal bud formation; Gibberellin-biosynthesis-inhibiting mode of action
05How does Rovix – Paclobutrazol 23% w/w (25% w/v) SC work?+
Paclobutrazol is a triazole-type plant growth retardant that inhibits the biosynthesis of gibberellins by blocking the enzyme ent-kaurene oxidase, a key step in the gibberellin biosynthetic pathway. When applied as a soil drench, it is taken up by the roots and translocated to shoot tips, reducing cell elongation and restricting vegetative shoot growth, which favours earlier terminal bud formation and reproductive development in mango.
06How should Rovix – Paclobutrazol 23% w/w (25% w/v) SC be applied?+
Rovix (Paclobutrazol 23% w/w SC) is diluted in the specified volume of water and applied as a soil or collar drench in a furrow near the tree trunk in mango, after fruit harvest, following the tree-age-based dose given on the approved product label.
07What safety guidance applies to Rovix – Paclobutrazol 23% w/w (25% w/v) SC?+
Use strictly as per the directions on the approved product label
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment during mixing and spraying
Avoid spray drift onto sensitive or non-target crops
Keep out of reach of children and away from food, feed, and water sources
Store in a cool, dry place in original packaging
