Amigo 175EC Plant Growth Regulator – A New Generation PGR Powered by an Advanced, In-Built Adjuvant System – Now Available!
Indigo Specialty Products is proud to introduce Amigo® 175EC, a new-generation plant growth regulator containing 175 g/L trinexapac-ethyl and powered by an advanced in-built adjuvant system that sets a new benchmark for turf growth management. This innovative formulation significantly improves uptake, boosts rainfastness and ensures more consistent distribution of the active ingredient – providing turf managers with exceptional reliability every time they spray.
Registered for safe use across a wide range of turf species – including Common and Hybrid Couch, Bentgrass, Kikuyu, Buffalo, Fescues, Perennial Ryegrass and Poa annua – Amigo 175EC has been purpose-built for versatility, confidence and premium turf presentation.
At the core of the formulation is a unique long-chain fatty acid adjuvant exclusive to Amigo. This component enhances the product’s affinity for the waxy leaf cuticle, enabling superior droplet spread and more efficient foliar absorption. By optimising deposition and uptake, Amigo 175EC delivers exceptional regulation even at lower active ingredient outputs.
Amigo’s formulation advantages translate directly into field performance. Trials conducted locally and internationally consistently show Amigo 175EC outperforming traditional trinexapac-ethyl EC products – in many cases by up to 30%, particularly under variable weather conditions. The product’s enhanced rainfastness and rapid uptake reduce environmental losses and help safeguard results when weather is unpredictable.
The product is fully water-soluble, low-odour and free from petroleum solvents, reducing handling concerns and skin-sensitivity issues. Its excellent tank-mix compatibility with most turf fungicides, insecticides and liquid fertilisers further simplifies application programs.
Peter Kirby, General Manager at Indigo Specialty Products said “Amigo 175EC offers strong value for fairways, sportsgrounds and large turf areas by helping produce a finer, cleaner finish with fewer clippings and improved mowing efficiency. It also promotes deeper colour, increased lateral growth and enhanced root mass, while reducing vertical growth to improve durability, density and overall turf quality.”
Peter said: “Trinexapac-ethyl works by inhibiting gibberellic acid biosynthesis late in the pathway, resulting in shorter internodes, increased tillering and significantly reduced vertical growth. Amigo 175EC is rapidly absorbed through leaves and crowns – with most uptake occurring within the first hour – and moves acropetally through the xylem to reach growing meristems where it regulates cell expansion. The result is a more compact, resilient and aesthetically superior playing surface.”
Comparative imaging studies further highlight Amigo’s advantage. Leaves treated with Amigo 175EC show markedly higher concentrations of trinexapac-ethyl at both one hour and 24 hours after treatment than those treated with a conventional EC formulation. This confirms faster, more efficient uptake and explains the product’s consistently superior performance in the field.
With its advanced formulation, dependable performance and proven results, Amigo 175EC sets a new standard for turf growth regulation – giving turf professionals the confidence to deliver exceptional playing surfaces year-round.
For further information visit www.indigospecialty.com.au or our team on 0491 201 694 or email enquiries@indigospecialty.com