
BASILICO
Mesotrione 100 g/L
BASILICO contains 100 g/l (9.1% w/w) mesotrione as a suspension concentrate formulation. It is a selective post-emergence herbicide for the control of annual broad-leaved weeds in forage and grain maize. As a triketone herbicide (Group 27), it acts as a 4-HPPD inhibitor disrupting the formation of pigments required for photosynthesis.
- Country
- United KingdomApproved
- Formulation
- Suspension concentrate
- Pack sizes
- 5L
- Mode of action
- HRAC 27
Key uses· 9
- annual broad-leaved weeds
- Black-nightshade
- Charlock
- Common amaranth
- Common chickweed
- Fat-hen
- Field pansy
- Redshank

United Kingdom registration
Registration, documents and approved uses for this market.
United Kingdom registration
- Country
- United KingdomApproved
- Registration number
- Not published
Label & safety
Approved uses
| Crop |
|---|
| Forage maize |
| Maize |
Product details
Mode-of-action group, classified by the Herbicide Resistance Action Committee. Rotate products across different groups to slow resistance build-up.
Suspension concentrateSC
| Active ingredients | Concentration | Mode of action |
|---|---|---|
| Mesotrione | 100 g/L | HRAC27 |
Pack sizes
- 5L
To manage resistance, avoid consecutive applications of herbicides from the same HRAC group. Alternate with products of a different mode of action within a programme.
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