Nitrobenzene Liquid – Uses in Agriculture
Nitrobenzene (C₆H₅NO₂) is commonly marketed in India as a plant energizer / flowering stimulant (usually 20%–35% formulation). It is mainly used as a foliar spray.
🌼 1️⃣ Flowering Stimulant
Promotes early and uniform flowering
Reduces flower drop
Increases number of flowers
Widely used in:
Cotton
Chilli
Tomato
Brinjal
Okra
Plantation crops
🍅 2️⃣ Improves Fruit Set
Better pollination efficiency
Increases fruit retention
Improves fruit size
🌿 3️⃣ Vegetative Growth Boost
Increases chlorophyll content
Improves leaf thickness
Enhances photosynthesis
🌾 4️⃣ Yield Improvement
Higher number of fruits/bolls/pods
Better grain filling
Increased overall productivity
🌞 5️⃣ Stress Recovery
Helps plants recover from drought and heat stress
Supports recovery after heavy rainfall
💧 Recommended Dose (Common Market Practice)
Foliar Spray:
1–2 ml per liter of water
2–3 sprays at 15–20 day intervals
⚠ Spray during early flowering stage for best resul