PCP #25609 · Valent Biosciences LLC · Growth Regulator
Plant growth regulator containing aviglycine hydrochloride that inhibits endogenous ethylene production. Used for harvest management and fruit quality improvement in apples (delays maturity 7-10 days, reduces preharvest drop, maintains firmness, improves color and storage potential) and for improved fruit set in sweet cherries during bloom.
Crop × pest × application rate combinations from the official label. Rates converted to per-acre. PHI is the pre-harvest interval; REI is the restricted-entry interval. Always confirm against the official label PDF before applying.
| Crop | Target | Rate | PHI | REI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | Harvest management and improvement of fruit quality | 337 g/acre | 7 d | 12 d |
| Apple | Harvest management and improvement of fruit quality | 337 g/acre | 7 d | 12 d |
| Cherry | Improved fruit set | 337 g/acre | – | 12 d |
Adjuvant requirements, compatibility notes, and mixing restrictions from the official label. Always confirm against the official label PDF before mixing.
| Guidance | Adjuvant | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended | SYLGARD OFX-0309 Fluid For optimal response, use ReTain with Sylgard OFX-0309 Fluid (surfactant). Use a final surfactant concentration of 0.05 to 0.1% (v/v) in the spray tank. | 0.05 to 0.1% (v/v) |
| Recommended | SYLGARD OFX-0309 Fluid To prevent possible spotting, use the 0.05% (v/v) concentration when high temperature (in excess of 30° C) weather conditions prevail or are anticipated. | 0.05% (v/v) |
| Recommended | SYLGARD OFX-0309 Fluid |
| 0.05 to 0.1% (v/v) |
| Do not mix | surfactant concentration greater than 0.1% (v/v) Do not use a surfactant concentration greater than 0.1% (v/v). | – |
| Do not mix | Surfactant concentration greater than 0.1% (v/v) Do not use a surfactant concentration greater than 0.1% (v/v). | – |
About this content. This page presents the official PRD label as published by Health Canada's Pesticides Regulatory Directorate (formerly the Pest Management Regulatory Agency), the source of record. Always read the official label and consult your provincial pesticide- application authority before use. Report an error.
