Imazethapyr 10% SL

SMASH is a herbicide of the Imidazolinone group used as an early post-emergence herbicide to control selective broad-leaved and grassy weeds in soybean and groundnut.

Smash belongs to Imidazolinone group of herbicides has both contact and residual action. It is absorbed by both roots and foliage. It inhibits the enzyme Acetolactate Synthase (ALS), which is Important for synthesis of protein within the plant. This leads to disruption of the DNA synthesis in susceptible plants. Lack of protein synthesis cell growth checked and ultimately plant dies.