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Simulated controlled-release mesotrione for turfgrass tolerance and weed control

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 April 2021

Matthew J.R. Goddard ,
Clebson G. Gonçalves Open the ORCID record for Clebson G. Gonçalves [Opens in a new window]  and
Shawn D. Askew Open the ORCID record for Shawn D. Askew [Opens in a new window]
Matthew J.R. Goddard
Affiliation:
Technology Development Manager, Bayer U.S.–Crop Science, Creve CoeurMO, USA
Clebson G. Gonçalves
Affiliation:
Postdoctoral Research Associate, School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, USA
Shawn D. Askew*
Affiliation:
Associate Professor, School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, USA
*
Author for correspondence: Shawn D. Askew, School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 675 Old Glade Road, Virginia Tech Box 0330, Blacksburg, VA24061. Email: saskew@vt.edu
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Abstract

Mesotrione typically requires multiple applications to control emerged weeds in turfgrass. As it is absorbed by both foliage and roots, a controlled-release (CR) formulation could eliminate the need for multiple applications. Research was conducted to evaluate simulated-release scenarios that mimic a potential CR mesotrione formulation. A soluble-concentrate formulation of mesotrione was titrated to produce a stepwise change in mesotrione rates, which were applied daily to mimic predetermined release scenarios over a 3-wk period. CR scenarios were compared to a broadcast treatment of mesotrione at 280 g ai ha–1 applied twice at 3-wk intervals, and a nontreated. Mesotrione applied in three temporal-release scenarios controlled creeping bentgrass, goosegrass, nimblewill, smooth crabgrass, and white clover equivalent to the standard sprayed mesotrione treatment in every comparison. However, each CR scenario injured tall fescue two to seven times more than the standard treatment. Soil- and foliar-initiated repeat treatments were equivalent in most comparisons. Our data indicate that mesotrione applied in a temporal range to simulate controlled-release scenarios can deliver desired weed control efficacy comparable to sequential broadcast applications. More research is needed to elucidate proper timings and release scenarios to minimize turfgrass injury.

Keywords

Mesotrionedandelion, Taraxacum officinale F.H. Wigg. TAROFgoosegrass, Eleusine indica L. ELEINnimblewill, Muhlenbergia schreberi J.F. Gmel. MUHSCsmooth crabgrass, Digitaria ischaemum Schreb. ex Muhl. DIGISwhite clover, Trifolium repens L. TRFREcreeping bentgrass, Agrostis stolonifera L. AGSSTtall fescueFestuca arundinacea Schreb. FESARBleaching herbicidestriketone herbicidesslow releaseturfgrass injury
Type
Research Article
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Weed Technology , Volume 35 , Issue 4 , August 2021 , pp. 582 - 588
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© The Author(s), 2021. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of the Weed Science Society of America

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Footnotes

Associate Editor: Scott McElroy, Auburn University

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