Used in agriculture to regulate plant growth, reduce lodging in cereal crops
Shelf Life
2 years in sealed container
Solubility
Completely miscible with water
Hazard Class
Not classified as hazardous for transport
Packing
Available in HDPE drums of 200 kg / 250 kg net
Stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions
Storage Conditions
Store in cool, dry place, away from sunlight
Boiling Point
Approx. 104C
Export Markets
Global
CHLORMEQUAT CHLORIDE 50% SOL Trade Information
Minimum Order Quantity
25 Kilograms
Supply Ability
1000 Kilograms Per Month
Delivery Time
7 Days
About CHLORMEQUAT CHLORIDE 50% SOL
Chlormequat Chloride 50% SL (Soluble Liquid) is a widely used plant growth regulator (PGR) and retardant in agriculture that acts as a gibberellin biosynthesis inhibitor. It is designed to manage vegetative growth, turning it into reproductive growth to maximize crop yield and quality.
Here are the key agricultural benefits of Chlormequat Chloride 50% SL:
1. Increases Crop Yield and Quality
Redirects Energy: By inhibiting excessive, unwanted vegetative growth (shoots/leaves), it diverts plant energy toward the development of flowers, fruits, and grains, resulting in higher yields.
Improves Fruit/Grain Set: It promotes better, more uniform fruit setting, prevents premature fruit and flower drop, and enhances fruit size, weight, and color, particularly in grapes, mangoes, and vegetables.
Promotes Early Ripening: It leads to earlier and more uniform ripening of fruits.
2. Strengthens Plants and Reduces Lodging
Sturdier Stems: It produces shorter, thicker, and stronger stems, which reduces lodging (the bending or falling over of crops) in cereals like wheat, rice, and barley.
Extensive Root System: It promotes better root development, helping plants anchor better and absorb more nutrients.
3. Enhances Environmental Stress Resistance
Drought and Flood Tolerance: Treated crops show increased tolerance to environmental stresses such as drought, heavy wind, and flooding.
Transplanting Success: It helps seedlings manage stress better during transplanting.
4. Improves Photosynthesis and Foliage
Darker Green Foliage: It increases chlorophyll content, leading to a darker green, healthier leaf color.
Enhanced Photosynthesis: Increased chlorophyll promotes a higher rate of photosynthesis, supporting overall plant health.
5. Crop-Specific Benefits
Cotton: Controls excessive, leafy growth (compacts the plant), increases boll retention, and improves fiber quality.
Grapes: Used after pruning to improve bunch tightness, berry set, and overall yield.