Sell Agro<\/strong><\/a>, a company specialized in application technology and agricultural adjuvants, with a degree in business administration and law.<\/p>\n
\nAgriBrasilis – What are the different types of adjuvants and what are they used for?<\/strong><\/p>\nLeandro Viegas –<\/strong> Agricultural adjuvants are substances added to pesticide formulations or applied together with them to improve their effectiveness. There are several types of adjuvants, each with a specific function:<\/p>\n\n\n\n| Surfactants – They reduce the surface tension between the liquid and the plant surface, improving coverage and penetration of the pesticide;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| Humectants – They keep the treated surface moist for a longer period, slowing down the evaporation of the applied solution;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| Dispersants – Those keep solid particles suspended in the liquid solution, preventing sedimentation;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| Compatibility agents – They allow for different chemicals to be mixed in the same solution without causing undesirable reactions;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| Penetrants – They increase pesticide absorption through the plant cuticles;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| Stickers – Help keep the pesticide on the surface of the leaves, even after rain or irrigation;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| Defoamers – Reduce or eliminate foam formation during the mixing and application of pesticides;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| pH adjusters – They adjust the pH of the solution to optimize the stability and effectiveness of the pesticides;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| Anti-evaporants – Reduce the evaporation of pesticides, especially at high temperatures;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| Water conditioner – Neutralize ions present in water that can reduce the effectiveness of pesticides.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n This entire line of adjuvants is produced by Sell Agro and is essential to ensure that pesticides are applied efficiently, maximizing their effectiveness and minimizing environmental impacts and costs.<\/p>\n \n |