The addition of the trademark GRAMOXONE to Crystal Crop Protections portfolio will play a vital role in extending its reach to more farmers across India and is expected to contribute significantly. Crystal Crop Protection s non-selective herbicide portfolio.
It is against the law to use paraquat in China, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and dozens of other countries. Many countries have banned the herbicide due to its extreme toxicity, while others have expressed concerns over the possible risk for Parkinson's disease. The company, Syngenta, says that paraquat, which it produces under the name Gramoxone, "is safe for its intended and labelled use."