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WEED CONTROL WITH TOPRAMEZONE PROGRAMS IN CORN. W.B. O’Neal, R.M.<br />

Porter, P.D. Vaculin and J.E. Orr, AMVAC Chemical Corporation, Newport Beach, CA.<br />

ABSTRACT<br />

Topramezone is a 4-HPPD inhibitor herbicide for postemergence weed control in<br />

corn (Zea mays L.). Topramezone is effective against many broadleaf weed species,<br />

and also active against several grass weed species common to US and Canadian corn<br />

production. Field research trials were conducted to study tank mix combinations <strong>of</strong><br />

topramezone with o<strong>the</strong>r postemergence herbicides in corn. Topramezone used in <strong>the</strong>se<br />

studies was formulated in a 2.8 lb/gallon suspension concentrate. Combination<br />

programs were studied with products <strong>of</strong>fering different modes <strong>of</strong> action including<br />

acetolactate synthase, EPSP synthase and photosystem II inhibitors. Topramezone<br />

was evaluated at rates <strong>of</strong> 0.011 to 0.016 lb/A with full and reduced rates <strong>of</strong> companion<br />

products. These trials have demonstrated practical utility <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se combinations for<br />

enhancement <strong>of</strong> performance against a broader spectrum <strong>of</strong> weed species. By<br />

encompassing more than a single mode <strong>of</strong> action, <strong>the</strong>se combination programs can also<br />

reduce selection pressure for resistant weed biotypes.<br />

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