Technical Content
Complete formulation specifications for Heranba HERAPHON
| Product Name | HERAPHON |
| Brand | Heranba |
| Category | Plant Growth Regulator (PGR) |
| Technical Content | Ethephon 39% |
| Formulation Type | SL |
Product Description
HERAPHON is an ethylene-releasing plant growth regulator used to accelerate fruit ripening, improve colour development, induce flowering, and regulate lodging in crops such as mango, banana, tomato, and wheat.
Features
Discover what makes HERAPHON a trusted choice for farmers across India
- HERAPHON is an ethylene-releasing plant growth regulator that promotes fruit ripening and colour development.
- It is versatile for use across fruit, vegetable, and cereal crops, supporting multiple crop management practices.
- Its SL formulation allows accurate dilution and convenient application.
- HERAPHON synchronises harvest timing for better market coordination and improved crop uniformity.
- It reduces lodging in wheat when applied at the right stage and enhances mango marketability through improved ripening.
- It also improves the marketability of harvested produce by promoting uniform crop development.
Uses & Recommended Dosage
Application guidelines for various crops and target pests
| Crop | Purpose | Recommended Dosage |
|---|---|---|
| CropMango | PurposeBreaking alternate bearing tendencies | Recommended Dosage308–410 ml/acre |
| CropPineapple | PurposeFlower induction | Recommended Dosage154–205 ml/acre |
| CropMango | PurposeBreaking alternate bearing tendencies for flower induction in juvenile mango (Post-harvest treatment for uniform ripening) | Recommended Dosage308–410 ml/acre |
| CropPineapple | PurposeFlower induction | Recommended Dosage154–205 ml/acre |
| CropCoffee (Arabica) | PurposeFor uniform ripening of berries; one spray at fly picking stage when 10–15% berries are ripened | Recommended Dosage295–395 ml/acre |
| CropCoffee (Robusta) | PurposeFor uniform ripening of berries; one spray at fly picking stage when 10–15% berries are ripened | Recommended Dosage295–395 ml/acre |
| CropTomato | PurposePost-harvest treatment (For Uniform Ripening) | Recommended Dosage6.5 ml/litre |
| CropRubber | PurposeYielding rubber latex | Recommended Dosage2.6 ml/litre |
| CropPomegranate | PurposeDefoliation for better flowering and fruit yield | Recommended Dosage2.5 ml/litre |
| CropGrape | PurposeDefoliation for better flowering and fruit yield | Recommended Dosage2.5 ml/litre |
Mode of Action
Understanding the mechanism of HERAPHON
Ethephon decomposes in plant tissues at physiological pH to release ethylene. The released ethylene acts on ethylene receptors to trigger ripening-related gene expression. It also accelerates chlorophyll degradation, softening, sugar accumulation, and abscission layer formation, resulting in improved ripening and crop development.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common queries about HERAPHON insecticide
Ethephon decomposes in plant tissues at physiological pH to release ethylene. The released ethylene acts on ethylene receptors and triggers ripening-related gene expression. It also accelerates chlorophyll degradation, softening, sugar accumulation, and abscission layer formation, helping regulate crop growth and fruit ripening.
Heranba HERAPHON is generally compatible with most insecticides and fungicides, but it should not be mixed with alkaline compounds, sulphur, and copper-based fungicides. Always perform a small-scale jar compatibility test before preparing a tank mix.
Heranba HERAPHON can be used on mango, pineapple, coffee (Arabica and Robusta), tomato, rubber, pomegranate, and grape for the purposes listed in the dosage recommendations.
Apply Heranba HERAPHON at the recommended dosage according to the crop and intended application. Refer to the dosage table for the appropriate application rate. It synchronises harvest timing, improves crop uniformity, reduces lodging in wheat when applied at the right stage, and enhances the marketability of harvested produce.
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