Ethrel by Bayer - Plant Growth Regulator

Ethrel by Bayer

Ethrel by Bayer is a versatile plant growth regulator containing Ethephon 39% w/w SL, designed to enhance plant growth and optimize harvest quality across various crops. Its multi-functional properties promote uniform ripening, flower induction, and post-harvest improvements. This systemic regulator is available in convenient pack sizes of 100 ml, 500 ml, and 1 litre, catering to diverse agricultural needs.

Recommended Uses:
Ethrel is suitable for a wide range of crops, including:

• Mango: Breaks alternate bearing tendencies and promotes profuse flowering.
• Pineapple: Induces uniform flowering for enhanced yield.
• Coffee: Ensures uniform ripening of coffee berries for better harvest quality.
• Tomato: Improves fruit coloration and ripening uniformity.
• Rubber: Promotes latex yield.
• Pomegranate: Enables defoliation to enhance flowering and fruit yield.

Purpose:

• Uniform fruit ripening
• Flower induction
• Breaking alternate bearing tendencies in mango
• Yield optimization in rubber latex
• Post-harvest treatment and quality enhancement
• Defoliation for improved flowering

Mode of Action:
Ethrel is absorbed into plant tissues, where it undergoes translocation and decomposes into ethylene. This ethylene release regulates growth processes such as ripening, flowering, and post-harvest quality, ensuring a successful harvest.

Features and Benefits:

• Promotes uniform ripening of crops like tomato, mango, and pineapple.
• Enhances fruit coloration for better market quality.
• Breaks alternate bearing tendencies in mango, leading to consistent flowering.
• Facilitates defoliation in pomegranate for improved yield.
• Increases latex production in rubber plants.