Vol. 54â2000 - NorthEastern Weed Science Society
Vol. 54â2000 - NorthEastern Weed Science Society
Vol. 54â2000 - NorthEastern Weed Science Society
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CONTROL OF DALLISGRASS IN COOL SEASON TURF<br />
C. E. Jentes', R. D. Bullock',D. W. Williams', J.B. Breuninger', and R.B. Cooper'<br />
ABSlRACT<br />
Experiments were conducted in Missouri, Kentucky and Tennessee in 1998 and 1999 to<br />
test the efficacy of triclopyr in controlling dallisgrass (Paspalwn di1atatwn). This<br />
research was based on 1997 observations by Bullock in Tennessee. Tests conducted in<br />
1998 were initiated to confirmthe activity and identify the best formulationand<br />
applicationmethod. Naturalinfestationsof dallisgrassin cool seasonturfgrasseswere<br />
sprayed using a CO 2 backpack sprayer. Results from 1998 confirmed the effectiveness of<br />
triclopyr (Turflon Ester) in controlling dallisgrass with greater than 80% control 10<br />
weeks after treatment (WAT). In 1999, application timing and tankmixpartners<br />
weretested. Results in 1999 showed that repeat applications ofTurflon Ester two weeks<br />
apart beginning in June after dallisgrass approached full greenup provided 100% control<br />
ofdallisgrass 6 WAT. Turflon Ester at the rate of 1.0 lb. aiJA provided the most<br />
consistentcontroloverthetestingperiod,andsequentialapplicationsproducednearly<br />
100%controlin thefirstseasonof use. No injurywas observedon tall fescuehowever<br />
transientinjurywas observedwhenKentuckybluegrasswas treatedin thesummerwith<br />
high rates oftriclopyr.<br />
(SeniorScientist,Dow Agro<strong>Science</strong>s,St. Louis, MO,63146<br />
2 Universityof TennesseeAgriculturalExtensionService,Nashville,IN, 37211<br />
'University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 40546<br />
4 SeniorAdvisor,Dow Agro<strong>Science</strong>s,HiltonHead,SC, 29938<br />
, Senior Scientist, Dow Agro<strong>Science</strong>s, Indianapolis, IN 46268<br />
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