ReTain®

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]-trans-2-amino-4-(2-aminoethoxy) -3-butenoic acid hydrochloride - 15 g/100g

Applications & Uses

Markets

Agriculture & Feed

Applications

Agriculture & Feed — Agricultural Crops

Fruits

Applicable Crop

Apple,

Loquat,

Pear,

Quince

Directions For Use

USE ONLY AS DIRECTED.

Recommendations

RECOMMENDATIONS

 

CROP		GROWTH REGULATING ACTIVITY		g/ha		REMARKS
Pome Fruit : Apples (all cultivars) Royal Gala Pink Lady		To delay fruit maturity, which can allow for a harvest delay of 7 to 10 days.            Depending     on     orchard conditions or grower objectives, one or more of the following benefits may be associated with this harvest delay: - improved fruit quality through maintenance of fruit firmness - improved harvest management - reduction of preharvest fruit drop - natural enhancement of fruit size and color - maintenance of green background color - maintenance of fruit firmness - enhanced storage potential To delay fruit maturity, improve fruit quality and storage potential of later picked apples. This late application typically will not delay the start of harvest (1" pick), but will help control the maturation rate of the later picks, with one or more of the benefits as listed above. To delay fruit maturity, improve fruit quality and storage potential of later picked apples. This late application typically will not delay the start of harvest (1St pick), but will help control the maturation rate of the later picks, with one or more of the benefits as listed above.		830 550 830		Apply 28 days prior to anticipated beginning of normal harvest. Use an organo­silicone surfactant, such as BREAK-THRU® or Silwet L-77® at 50 m1/100/ water. Apply      7    days      prior to anticipated beginning of normal harvest. Use an organo­silicone surfactant, such as BREAK-THRU® or Silwet L-77® at 50 m1/100/ water. Apply 7 days prior to anticipated beginning of normal harvest. Use an               organo-silicone    surfactant, such      as               BREAK-THRUM or Silwet    L-77®        at          50           m1/100/ water.
						....
	CROP		GROWTH REGULATING ACTIVITY		g/ha		REMARKS
	Stone Fruit :		To delay fruit maturity, that can		830		Apply    7-14            days     prior    to
	Nectarines, Peaches and Plums		allow for a harvest delay of 0 to 5 days.      Depending            on orchard				anticipated beginning of normal harvest (i.e. the first pick). Use an
	(only the following		conditions or grower objectives, one				organo-silicone surfactant, such as
	cultivars: Pioneer, Larry Ann, Sapphire, Fortune		or more of the following benefits may be associated with this harvest delay:				BREAK-THRU® or Silwet L-77® at 50 m1/100/ water.
	and Sun Kiss).		- improved fruit quality through maintenance of fruit firmness
			- improved harvest management
			- reduction of pre-harvest fruit drop
			- natural enhancement of fruit size and color
			- reduced incidence of soft tips
			- enhanced storage potential
			- reduced incidence and/or severity of fruit disorders (e.g. decay)
	Sub-tropical Fruit :
	Pineapples :		Reduce   the             incidence of Naturally		1000		Start first application of ReTain®
	(cv. Queen)		Differentiated Flowering of pineapple				7 days before the first anticipated
	For use in Northern		(NDF),    also                  known as Natural				occurrence of conditions that
	KwaZulu Natal only		Induction      (NI)      of    flowering in pineapple. Reduction of NDF allows for artificial induction of flowers (forcing) at the appropriate plant maturity to give more uniform flowering and consequently more uniform fruit maturity.				favor NDF (typically for Hluhluwe, not later than early- to mid-May). Apply a total of 6 applications with 14 day intervals. Apply in 1,500 to 2,000 L/ha spray volume, directing the spray pattern toward the apex of the stem (plant core) of pre-flowering pineapples.
							Conditions that favor NDF in pineapple include:
							cool temperatures (< 20°C);
							short photoperiod (< 12 hr);
							prolonged overcast and rainy weather
							generally when pre-flowering plants weigh more than 400 -
							450g.
							Make the last application of
							GOEMIER. a                          ,,                       R---- e prior
							'                            6h.'         Wers
							(forcing).

 

NOTES

1. Do not apply ReTain® in combination with pesticides, other growth regulators or plant nutrients.
2. Use properly calibrated spray equipment that ensures uniform and complete coverage of all foliage and fruit.
3. ReTain® efficacy requires directing the spray pattern toward the apex of the stem (plant core) of

pre-flowering pineapples. Insufficient spray application volumes or uneven application patterns will reduce product performance.

Properties

Physical Form

Powder

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

ENCS (Japan)

Safety & Health

Warnings

Allow the following period between ReTain@ application and harvesting:                                                                                                

Apples..... 7 days.

Nectarines, Peaches & Plums.... 7 days.

Store in a cool and dry place. Avoid extended storage conditions at temperatures above 25°C. Store out of reach of children, uninformed persons and animals.

Harmful if swallowed.

May irritate the eyes.

Re-entry: Do not enter treated field until the spray deposit has dried unless wearing protective clothing.

This product is moderately toxic to avian species and exposure to birds should be avoided. Do not apply ethephon products  to ReTain%—  treated pome- and stone fruit.

THIS REMEDY HAS BEEN EXTENSIVELY TESTED UNDER A LARGE VARIETY OF CONDITIONS. THE 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 FURTHER MORE DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO CROPS AND VEGETATION, THE ENVIRONMENT OR HARM TO MAN OR ANIMAL OR 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

• Wear gloves and face shield protection when handling the concentrate. Avoid intake or inhaling of liquid or spray mist.
• Avoid contact with skin, in case of skin contact, wash immediately with soap and plenty of water and removed contaminated clothes.
• Avoid contact with eyes, in case of contact with eyes, flush with plenty of water and get medical attention.
• Do not contaminate rivers, dams and water sources.
• Avoid spray drift onto other crops.
• Dispose of empty outer foil bag in trash and do not use for any other purpose. Prevent contamination of food, feeds, drinking water and eating utensils.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke before washing hands and face.