Pioxazon®: India’s First Indigenous Insecticide Molecule by PI Industries
Pioxazon®: India’s First Indigenous Insecticid Molecule by PI Industries
Introduction
PI Industries has introduced Pioxazon®, an innovative insecticide powered by Pioxaniliprole, India’s first indigenously discovered insecticide active ingredient. Developed through more than a decade of scientific research, this innovation marks a significant milestone in India’s agrochemical research and development sector.
Chemical Composition
Trade Name: Pioxazon®
Active Ingredient: Pioxaniliprole
Formulation: 20% SC (Suspension Concentrate)
Chemical Class: Anthranilic Diamide
Company: PI Industries Limited
Discovery & Development: Indigenous Indian R&D.
Pioxaniliprole belongs to the anthranilic diamide class of insecticides. This class acts on Ryanodine Receptors (RyRs), disrupting calcium regulation in insect muscles, resulting in feeding cessation, paralysis and eventually insect death.
Research & Development
Developed through more than 10 years of research.
Recognised by CIB&RC as India’s first discovered insecticide active ingredient.
Registered during the 476th Registration Committee meeting.
Evaluated through multi-location field trials across India.
Developed through PI Industries’ integrated research ecosystem.
The discovery represents the collective contribution of PI Industries’ scientific and research teams.
Unique Features & Mode of Action
Rapid absorption within approximately 30 minutes.
Excellent rainfastness.
Strong insecticidal activity.
Excellent translaminar movement.
Extended pest control.
Phytotonic effect supporting plant vigour.
Company-reported favourable profile towards beneficial insects.
Crops, Target Pests, Dosage & PHI
1. Rice (Paddy)
Target Pests: Yellow Stem Borer (Scirpophaga incertulas) and Leaf Folder (Cnaphalocrocis medinalis).
Recommended Dose: 350 ml/ha (approximately 140 ml/acre).
Water Requirement: 500 L/ha (approximately 200 L/acre).
PHI: 46 days.
2. Maize (Corn)
Target Pest: Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda).
Recommended Dose: 300 ml/ha (approximately 120 ml/acre).
Water Requirement: 500 L/ha (approximately 200 L/acre).
PHI: 45 days.
3. Bengal Gram (Chickpea)
Target Pest: Pod Borer (Helicoverpa armigera).
Recommended Dose: 300 ml/ha (approximately 120 ml/acre).
Water Requirement: 500 L/ha (approximately 200 L/acre).
PHI: 20 days.
Target Pest Scientific Names:
1. Yellow Stem Borer – Scirpophaga incertulas
2. Leaf Folder – Cnaphalocrocis medinalis
3. Fall Armyworm – Spodoptera frugiperda
4. Pod Borer – Helicoverpa armigera
Application Method & Water Requirement
Crop Dose/Acre Water/Acre
Rice 140 ml 150–200 L
Maize 120 ml 150–200 L
Bengal Gram 120 ml 150–200 L
Application: Foliar spray.
Research Trials & Performance Evaluation
PI Industries reports that Pioxaniliprole underwent extensive evaluation, including:
Multi-location field efficacy trials.
Laboratory-simulated rainfall tests.
Biological efficacy studies.
Ecotoxicological evaluations.
Regulatory safety assessments.
The company reports rapid absorption, rainfastness, extended pest protection and a favourable profile towards beneficial insects.
Detailed location-wise trial reports and individual efficacy percentages have not been published on its official product page.
Importance for Indian Agriculture
Pioxaniliprole represents an important advancement in India’s indigenous agrochemical research capabilities.
Its discovery and commercialisation demonstrate India’s growing ability to develop proprietary insecticide molecules rather than relying exclusively on technologies developed internationally.
It also opens new opportunities for Indian-origin crop-protection innovations in global agricultural markets.
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