Pesticides alternative strategy for Reduction of Weed
Author(s):
Publication Year:
2014
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Code:
Collections: Pesticides Alternatives
Abstract
Summary
Description
Citation
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Subject Keywords:
Pesticides
Chemicals
Regions:
Australia and New Zealand,
Oceania
Countries:
Australia
Forest Zones:
Forest Type:
Tenure Ownership:
Tenure Management:
Alternative Strategy:
The active ingerdient is derived from the bottlebrush plant and its active ingedients are mesotrione (48%) and ethylene glycol (14%). This will reduce Terbuthylazine active ingredient by up to 50% over normal rates. There are also trails in Australia on Bluegums as a replacement for Simazine.
Alternative Method:
Reduction
Active Ingredient:
Alternative Trial:
Yes
Alternative Type:
Specific strategy
Pest Type:
Weed