Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Acids

Agrochemical Functions

Plant Growth Regulator (PGR)

Technologies

Agrochemicals

Product Families

Agrochemicals — Plant Health, Nutrients & Soil Management

Plant Growth Regulators (PGR) & Harvest Aids

Active Ingredient

s-Abscisic Acid - 200 g

Applications & Uses

Markets

Agriculture & Feed

Applications

Agriculture & Feed — Agricultural Crops

Fruits

Applicable Crop

Berries,

Grape

Application Technique

Sprayers

Directions For Use

USE ONLY AS DIRECTED.

SPRAY VOLUME PER HECTARE

Apply in sufficient amount of water to ensure thorough coverage o1 all bunches without excessive run-off. Use calibrated spray equipment to ensure uniform coverage to both sldes of all bunches. Ensure that no droplet forms at the bottom of the berries. Do not use a coarse droplet size. Apply as a bunch directed spray, adjust spray volumes based on canopy structure and spray equipment. Spraying with handguns directed at the bunches is not recommended.

In many cases, spray volumes of approximately 1000 L/HA have been shown to be adequate.

CONSULT THE TECHNICAL ADVISOR OF YOUR PROTONE•" DISTRIBUTOR.

Time Of Application

• Apply when wind conditions will not cause excessive spray drift.
• Apply in the early morning or evening when conditions are best for slow drying (cooler temperature and higher humidity), in order to ensure adequate absorption of the product. If applied in the morning, assure that the bunches are not too wet from dew.
• Delay applying of ProTone after rain until bunches are free of surface droplets. Application should be made only when a 6-hour rain free period is expected. If rain falls within 6 hours of application reduced response should be anticipated. Do not re-spray in the event of rain falling within 6 hours of application

Mixing Instructions

• Do not pre-mix ProTone*M.
• Fill a clean spray tank half-filled with clean water and engage the agitator. Add the required amount of ProTon TM_ A non-ionic surfactant is required at the registered rate for table grapes.
• Product performs best at water pH between 5 and 7; do not exceed pH of 8.5. Continue to agitate while bringing the total volume of water to the required level. Use the ProToneT ^ spray solution within 24 hours of mixing.

Recommendations

Crop	Obiective	ProTone / 100 / Water	Timing of Application	Critical Comments
Table Grapes   “Easy to Color”	Conditions			Apply 1000 L water / ha, as a bunch directed spray with a non-ionic surfactant.   Ensure even and thorough coverage of all bunches as uneven coverage may result in unevenly colored bunches.   ProTone results may vary on specific blocks based on the canopy structure, crop load, rootstock, soil type, geographical area and the season.   Color response to ProTone applications increases with increased dose rates, multiple applications or in combinations with ethephon.   Multiple applications may be necessary in poor coloring blocks or unfavorable environmental conditions.
Crimson Seedless	To accelerate or increase the colouration in berries and bunches.	100 g	Apply ProTone at 2 weeks after veraison.*
Flame Seedless	To accelerate or increase the colouration in beii ies and bunches.	100 g   100 g	Apply the 1st ProTone spray at veraison. Apply the 2°’ ProTone spray, 1 week after veraison.
Red Globe	To accelerate or increase the in berries and bunches.	100 g	Apply the l st ProTone spray at veraison.
		100 g	Apply the 2" ProTone spray, 1 week after veraison.
“Difficult to Color” Conditions:
Crimson Seedless	To accelerate or increase the colouration in berries and bunches.	100 g	Apply the 1“ ProTone spray, 2 weeks after veraison.
		100 g	Apply the 2“ ProTone spray, 3 weeks after veraison.
Flame Seedless	To accelerate or increase the colouration in berries and bunches.	200 g	Apply the 1" ProTone spray at veraison.
		100 g	Apply the 2“ ProTone spray, l week after veraison.
Red Globe	To accelerate or increase the colouration in berries and bunches.	200 g	Apply the
		100 g	Apply the 2“ ProTone spray, 1 week after veraison.

* Veraison: 5% color, approximately 80% berry softening in the block to be treated.

_NOTES

• Do not mix ProTone with pesticides, insecticides, fungicides or plant nutrients.
• Use properly calibrated spray equipment that ensures uniform and complete coverage of all bunches.
• Color response of table grapes after a ProTone application is dependent on many interacting variables such as timing & rate of application, cultivar, root stock, tree age, crop load, soil type, canopy structure, nutrition status, leaf removal, environmental conditions and interaction with ethephon. Local knowledge is essential if the desired result is to be attained.
• Seek expert advice before using ProTone for the first time on table grapes.
• ProTone treated grapes should be harvested at optimum color and maturity standards.

Properties

Formulation Type

Granules

Physical Form

Granules

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

ECL (Korea)

Safety & Health

Warnings

• Keep out of reach of children, uninformed persons and animals. Harmf0l if swallowed.
• May cause eye irritation. In case of contact with eyes, flush with plenty of water and get medical attention.
• Drying effect of skin. In case of skin contact, wash immediately with soap and plenty of water and remove contaminated clothes.
• May cause damage to other crops.
• Re-entry: do not enter treated field until spray deposit has dried, unless wearing protective clothing. Do NOT apply to plants under pest, nutritional or water stress.

THIS REMEDY HAS BEEN EXTENSIVELY TESTED UNDER A LARGE VARIETY OF CONDITIONS. HE REGISTRATION HOLDER DOES NOT WARRANT THAT IT WILL BE EFFICACIOUS UNDER ALL CONDITIONS BECAUSE THE ACTION AND EFFECT THEREOF MAY BE AFFECTED BY FACTORS SUCH AS ABNORMAL CLIMATIC, SOIL AND STORAGE CONDITIONS, QUALITY OF DILUTION WATER, COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES NOT INDICATED ON THE LABEL AS WELL AS BY THE METHOD, TIME AND ACCURACY OF THE APPLICATION. THE REGISTRATION HOLDER FURTHERMORE DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO CROPS AND VEGETATION, THE ENVIRONMENT OR HARM TO MAN OR ANIMAL OR FOR LACK OF PERFORMANCE OF THE REMEDY CONCERNED DUE TO FAILURE OF THE USER TO FOLLOW THE LABEL INSTRUCTIONS OR TO THE OCCURRENCE OF CONDITIONS WHICH COULD NOT HAVE BEEN FORESEEN IN TERMS OF THE REGISTRATION. CONSULT THE SUPPLIER IN THE EVENT OF ANY UNCERTAINTY.

Precautions

• Avoid intake or inhaling of liquid or spray mist. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
• Store in a cool, dry place.
• ear suitable protective clothing (overall, rubber boots, gloves as well as face shield) when handling or applying the product.
• Wash with soap and water after use.
• Do not eat, drink, or smoke whilst mixing, applying, or before washing hands and face or changing of clothing. Do not contaminate rivers, dams and water sources.
• Avoid spray drift onto other crops.
• Rinse empty container three times with a volume of water equal to a minimum of 10 % of that of the container. Add the rinsing to the contents of the spray tank before destroying the container in the prescribed manner.
• Do not re-use empty container but destroy by flattening and perforation. Prevent contamination of food, feeds, drinking water and eating utensils.