Agrow Allied Venture, a strong technical product manufacturing company, has announced the addition of two new herbicidal technical (actives) to its crop protection range fostering its commitment to provide distributors and growers with significant crop protection products and solutions for the markets.

The first one is Haloxyfop-R-methyl ester, belonging to the class of aryloxyphenoxyproponic acid herbicides (FOP).

“We are now actively engaged in manufacturing Quizalop-ethyl and Clodinafop-propargyl Technical. In the near future, under this series we will also be manufacturing Propaquizafop and Cyhalofop-butyl Technical,” the company said.

Haloxyfop-R-Methyl ester is a member of the aryloxyphenoxy propionate group of herbicides. The product has the acetyl CoA carboxylase inhibitor mode of action. It inhibits the growth of meristematic tissues. It is absorbed by the foliage and roots, which is translocated to meristematic tissues. It is a fatty acid synthesis inhibitor that works by inhibiting Acetyl CoA carboxylase (ACCase). It has a low use rate, versatile uses in both winter and summer crops.

The second Technical is Topramezone belonging to the Pyrazole group of HPPD inhibitor herbicides.

Agrow Allied Ventures has already started manufacturing two more HPPD inhibitor herbicides from the Triketone group, viz. Mesotrione and Tembotrione Technical.

Topramezone belongs to the phenyl pyrazolyl ketone family of herbicides. Its mode of herbicide action is inhibition of an enzyme 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) that controls carotenoid biosynthesis.  It is a selective post emergent herbicide for corn.

The company aims to register and sell these products in India and global markets.

The company has also started the construction of its new technical plant with an investment of approx. Rs. 150 crore. and the launch of new products are a result of the company's committed investment in Research and Development.

Agrow Allied Ventures is focused on investing in new de-patented products. All these new products will help the company in maintaining the growth and healthy bottom line. The company is looking forward to further expanding its portfolio with the launch of a new range of technical products this year.