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.