Albaugh Contan Plant Growth Regulator (Triacontanol 0.1% EW)

Triacontanol Plant Growth Regulator for Better Crop Growth and Development

Albaugh Contan Plant Growth Regulator (Triacontanol 0.1% EW) is a plant growth regulator designed to support various metabolic processes associated with crop growth, development and productivity. It contains Triacontanol 0.1% EW and is recommended for cotton, rice, chilli, tomato, groundnut and potato.

Contan helps improve the physiological activity of treated crops and supports healthy vegetative and reproductive development when applied at the recommended crop stage. Albaugh recommends a dose range of approximately 100–200 ml per acre, depending on the crop.

Product Specifications

Technical Composition

Key Features of Albaugh Contan

• Triacontanol-Based PGR: Contains Triacontanol 0.1% EW for physiological crop-growth management.
• Supports Plant Metabolism: Helps facilitate metabolic processes associated with crop growth and development.
• Crop Growth Support: Helps promote healthy vegetative and reproductive development.
• Productivity Support: Recommended as a plant growth regulator for improving crop performance when used according to label instructions.
• Stress Management Support: Albaugh highlights its role in helping plants manage physiological stress.
• Multiple Crop Recommendation: Suitable for cotton, rice, chilli, tomato, groundnut and potato according to the current recommendation.
• Foliar Application: Designed for application over crop foliage at specific growth stages.

Benefits of Contan Plant Growth Regulator

• Supports overall crop growth and development.
• Helps improve physiological activity within the plant.
• Supports photosynthetic and metabolic processes associated with plant growth.
• Helps maintain healthy vegetative development.
• Supports reproductive growth at important crop stages.
• Can help improve crop productivity under proper agronomic management.
• Helps crops manage certain physiological stresses as part of overall crop management.
• Suitable for several important field and vegetable crops.

Recommended Crops, Dose and Application Timing

Albaugh states an overall recommended dose range of approximately 100–200 ml per acre for Contan. Crop-specific dose, spray timing and water volume should always be confirmed from the current product label before application.

Contan for Cotton

In cotton, Triacontanol 0.1% EW is recommended to support crop development and productivity. The registered application program consists of three foliar sprays during important vegetative and reproductive development stages.

The reference recommendation is approximately 100 ml per acre, with applications around 45, 65 and 85 days after sowing or planting, subject to the current product label.

Contan for Rice

In transplanted rice, Contan can be used during crop development to support plant growth and physiological activity. The recommended program involves three applications during the crop cycle.

The reference rate is approximately 100 ml per acre, with applications around 25, 45 and 65 days after transplanting.

Contan for Chilli

Contan is recommended for chilli to support healthy crop development and productivity. Triacontanol helps regulate physiological processes associated with vegetative and reproductive growth.

The reference application rate is approximately 100 ml per acre, with three sprays around 25, 45 and 65 days after transplanting.

Contan for Tomato

In tomato, Contan can support crop growth and development during important stages of the crop cycle. Proper nutrition, irrigation and crop protection should be maintained alongside plant growth regulator application.

The reference recommendation is approximately 100 ml per acre with applications around 25, 45 and 65 days after transplanting.

Contan for Groundnut

Groundnut requires balanced vegetative growth followed by proper reproductive development. Contan is recommended as a foliar plant growth regulator to support overall crop performance.

The reference application rate is approximately 100 ml per acre, generally applied at around 25, 45 and 65 days after sowing.

Contan for Potato

Potato has a different registered application program from the other listed crops. Triacontanol 0.1% EW is recommended through two foliar applications during early crop development.

The reference dose is approximately 200 ml per acre, with applications around 30 and 45 days after planting and an appropriate spray-water volume for uniform crop coverage.

How Triacontanol Works

Triacontanol is a naturally occurring long-chain fatty alcohol used as a plant growth regulator. At very low concentrations, it influences several physiological and biochemical processes involved in plant development.

Its activity is associated with improved metabolic efficiency, photosynthetic activity and physiological growth responses. These effects can support vegetative growth, reproductive development and crop productivity when the product is applied at the correct stage and under suitable crop-management conditions.

How Contan Supports Crop Development

Contan is intended to complement good agricultural practices rather than replace balanced nutrition, irrigation or crop protection. Its plant growth regulator activity can support crops during important developmental stages where active physiological growth is required.

Crop response can vary with variety, environmental conditions, nutrient availability, irrigation, crop health and application timing.

How to Use Albaugh Contan

1. Identify the crop and confirm the crop-specific recommendation on the current Contan label.
2. Determine the correct application stage based on crop age or days after transplanting/planting.
3. Measure the recommended quantity accurately.
4. Partially fill the spray tank with clean water.
5. Add the required quantity of Contan while maintaining agitation.
6. Add the remaining required water and mix thoroughly.
7. Apply uniformly as a foliar spray over the crop canopy.
8. Ensure adequate leaf coverage without excessive runoff.
9. Repeat only according to the crop-specific application schedule on the label.

Application Tips

• Apply at the crop stage specified on the current product label.
• Measure the plant growth regulator accurately.
• Use clean water for spray preparation.
• Ensure uniform coverage of the crop foliage.
• Use properly calibrated spraying equipment.
• Avoid excessive application beyond the recommended rate.
• Avoid spraying during strong winds.
• Avoid application immediately before heavy rainfall.
• Maintain adequate irrigation and balanced crop nutrition for better overall crop performance.

Role of Contan in Crop Productivity

Plant productivity depends on several interconnected factors including variety, nutrition, irrigation, pest and disease pressure, weather and crop management. Contan is designed to support physiological crop processes within this broader production system.

It should therefore be viewed as a plant growth management input rather than a substitute for fertilizers or crop-protection products.

Contan and Crop Stress

Albaugh states that Contan plays a role in helping plants alleviate accumulated physiological stress. This refers to plant-growth and metabolic support and should not be interpreted as direct control of insects, diseases or weeds.

Where a crop is affected by pests, diseases or nutrient deficiencies, those problems should be diagnosed and managed separately using appropriate registered inputs.

Compatibility

Before mixing Contan with pesticides, foliar fertilizers, micronutrients or other plant growth regulators, read the labels of all products involved and confirm compatibility.

• Use clean spray water.
• Conduct a small jar compatibility test for unfamiliar combinations.
• Avoid mixtures prohibited by any product label.
• Do not increase the dose because another input is being tank mixed.
• Prepare fresh spray solution for application.

Safety Precautions

• Wear suitable gloves, protective clothing and eye protection while mixing and spraying.
• Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes.
• Avoid inhaling spray mist.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling the product.
• Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after application.
• Keep away from children, animals, food and animal feed.
• Use only at the recommended crop-specific dose.

Why Farmers Can Choose Albaugh Contan

• Contains Triacontanol 0.1% EW.
• Designed specifically as a plant growth regulator.
• Supports crop metabolic activity.
• Helps promote healthy growth and development.
• Supports crop productivity under proper crop-management practices.
• Recommended for cotton, rice, chilli, tomato, groundnut and potato.
• Crop-specific application schedules are available for different growth stages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is Albaugh Contan?

Albaugh Contan is a plant growth regulator containing Triacontanol 0.1% EW, designed to support crop growth, development and productivity.

Q2. What is the technical composition of Contan?

Contan contains Triacontanol EW 0.1% minimum.

Q3. Which crops is Contan recommended for?

Albaugh recommends Contan for cotton, rice, chilli, tomato, groundnut and potato.

Q4. What is the dose of Albaugh Contan?

Albaugh states a dose range of approximately 100–200 ml per acre depending on the crop. Most listed crops use approximately 100 ml per acre, while the registered potato recommendation is approximately 200 ml per acre.

Q5. What is the Contan dose for cotton?

The reference recommendation is approximately 100 ml per acre, with three sprays around 45, 65 and 85 days after sowing or planting.

Q6. What is the dose for rice?

The reference recommendation is approximately 100 ml per acre, with applications around 25, 45 and 65 days after transplanting.

Q7. What is the dose for chilli?

The reference recommendation is approximately 100 ml per acre, generally applied around 25, 45 and 65 days after transplanting.

Q8. What is the dose for tomato?

The reference recommendation is approximately 100 ml per acre, with three applications around 25, 45 and 65 days after transplanting.

Q9. What is the dose for groundnut?

The reference recommendation is approximately 100 ml per acre, generally applied around 25, 45 and 65 days after sowing.

Q10. What is the Contan dose for potato?

The registered Triacontanol 0.1% EW recommendation for potato is approximately 200 ml per acre, with two sprays around 30 and 45 days after planting.

Q11. How does Triacontanol work in plants?

Triacontanol influences physiological and metabolic processes associated with photosynthesis, growth and plant development, helping support overall crop performance.

Q12. Is Contan a fertilizer?

No. Contan is a plant growth regulator. It should be used alongside an appropriate crop nutrition program rather than as a replacement for fertilizers.

Q13. Is Contan an insecticide or fungicide?

No. Contan is a plant growth regulator and does not replace insecticides or fungicides where pest or disease control is required.

Q14. Can Contan be used on every crop?

No. Use it only on crops and at application stages recommended on the current Contan product label.

Albaugh Contan for Crop Growth and Productivity Support

Albaugh Contan Plant Growth Regulator (Triacontanol 0.1% EW) is designed to support physiological plant activity, healthy crop growth and productivity in cotton, rice, chilli, tomato, groundnut and potato. Accurate dosage, correct crop stage and uniform foliar application are important for obtaining the intended plant growth regulator response.

Disclaimer: The details provided are for informational guidance only. Always adhere to the recommended application instructions as stated on the product label and in the accompanying leaflet.