Minati – Ethephon 39% SL
Minati is a plant growth regulator manufactured by MaxxGro Agrology Limited, containing Ethephon 39% as a soluble liquid (SL) formulation. It is used to break alternate bearing tendencies in mango. Ethephon releases ethylene gas upon absorption into plant tissue, a natural hormone that regulates flowering, fruit ripening and other physiological processes.
Ethephon 39% SL is also registered for flower induction in juvenile mango, post-harvest treatment for uniform ripening in mango, flower induction in pineapple, and uniform berry ripening in coffee (Arabica and Robusta). As a soluble liquid, Minati is diluted in water before spray application, and should be used strictly as per the crop, dose and timing recommendations on the approved product label.
| CROP | Common Name of Pest | Dosage / Acre | Dilution in Water (L/acre) | Waiting Period (Days) |
| Mango – breaking alternate bearing | Plant growth regulation | 200 ppm A.I.
312-415 ml formulation |
607-809 (26 ml in 10 L water) | – |
| Mango – flower induction in juvenile trees | Plant growth regulation | 1000 ppm A.I.
1.56-2.08 L formulation |
607-809 (5 ml in 10 L water) | – |
| Mango – post-harvest (uniform ripening) | Plant growth regulation | 500 ppm A.I.
778 ml – 1.04 L formulation |
607-809 (26 ml in 10 L water) | – |
| Pineapple – flower induction | Plant growth regulation | 100 ppm A.I.
156-208 ml formulation |
607-809 (13 ml in 10 L water) | – |
| Coffee (Arabica) – uniform ripening of berries (one spray when 10-15% berries ripe) | Plant growth regulation | 192 ppm A.I.
299-399 ml formulation |
607-809 (5 ml in 10 L water) | – |
| Coffee (Robusta) – uniform ripening of berries | Plant growth regulation | 96 ppm A.I.
87-116 ml formulation |
607-809 (2.5 ml in 10 L water) | – |
| Tomato – post-harvest (uniform ripening) | Plant growth regulation | 2500 ppm A.I.
Not given in source |
65 ml in 10 L water | – |
| Rubber – yielding of latex | Plant growth regulation | 1000 ppm A.I.
Not given in source |
607-809 (2.5 ml in 10 L water) | – |
| Pomegranate – defoliation for better flowering and fruit yield | Plant growth regulation | Not clear in source
405-506 ml formulation |
202 (2-2.5 ml/L water) | 135 |
- Contains Ethephon 39% as the active ingredient
- Formulated as a Soluble Liquid/Concentrate (SL)
- PGR category product for growth and flowering regulation
- Registered use in mango, among other listed crops
- Used to break alternate bearing tendency
- Ethylene-releasing mode of action
Ethephon is an ethylene-releasing plant growth regulator. Upon absorption into plant tissue, it breaks down to release ethylene gas, a natural plant hormone involved in regulating flowering, fruit ripening, senescence and abscission. In mango, this ethylene release is used to help break alternate (biennial) bearing tendencies and to promote more uniform flowering and fruiting patterns.
Minati (Ethephon 39% SL) is diluted in the recommended volume of water to the specified concentration and applied as a foliar spray in mango, using standard knapsack or boom sprayers, following the approved product label.
- Use strictly as per the directions on the approved product label
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment during mixing and spraying
- Avoid spray drift onto sensitive or non-target crops
- Keep out of reach of children and away from food, feed, and water sources
- Store in a cool, dry place in original packaging
