Weed Technology (2008) 22, 499-501

B. Wilder, J.A. Ferrell, B.A. Sellers and G.E. MacDonald (2008)
Influence of hexazinone on 'Tifton 85' bermudagrass growth and forage quality
Weed Technology 22 (3), 499-501
Abstract: Smutgrass is a clump-type grassy weed that is commonly found in grazed pastures throughout the Southeast. Currently, the only herbicide registered for control of smutgrass is hexazinone and it is unknown if hexazinone negatively impacts bermudagrass forage growth and quality. Experiments were conducted to determine the impact of hexazinone rate on bermudagrass yield and crude protein. All rates of hexazinone reduced bermudagrass yield at 4 wk after treatment (WAT). From 6 to 12 WAT, no bermudagrass yield reduction was observed except for the 2 kg/ha treatment. The yield reducing effects of hexazinone were transitory at the 0.5 and 1.0 kg/ha rates; cumulative yield for the season was reduced by 17 and 23%, respectively. Although yield was negatively influenced by hexazinone, crude protein generally increased in a linear fashion with increased hexazinone rate.
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Database assignments for author(s): Jason A. Ferrell, Brent A. Sellers

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
control - general

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Sporobolus indicus (weed)	Cynodon (crop)	U.S.A. (SE)