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Absinth Wormwood: Its Control in Saskatchewan

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 June 2017

G. W. Selleck
G. W. Selleck*
Affiliation:
University of Saskatchewan; presently Manager of Agricultural Products, Monsanto Europe, Brussels, Belgium
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Abstract

Complete control of established plants of absinth wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) was obtained with a single application of borax derivatives at 650 lb/A or less. Of several phenoxy-acetic, benzoic, and borax compounds which were tested, the most effective, economical treatment was 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D). Competition from perennial grasses was beneficial. Fall tillage prevented the establishment of absinth seedlings, and intensive tillage during the summerfallow year eradicated established plants.

Type
Research Article
Information
Weeds , Volume 12 , Issue 2 , April 1964 , pp. 95 - 96
Copyright
Copyright © 1964 Weed Science Society of America 

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