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Herbicide

Herbicides play a vital role in integrated weed management programs. Knowledge of the mechanisms and activity of herbicides will improve the impact and sustainability of herbicides as a weed management tactic.

Types of herbicides

Translocated herbicides
Contact herbicides
Selective herbicides
Non-selective herbicides
Non-residual herbicidesResidual herbicides
Post-emergent and pre-emergent
Herbicide mixtures and sequential applications

Benefits

Knockdown herbicides effectively kill weeds and are cost-effective.
Use of knockdown herbicides can improve the timeliness of sowing.
Use of knockdown herbicides rather than cultivation will reduce the risk of erosion, improve soil structure and improve plant available soil water content.