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L-glufosinate synergistic herbicidal mixtures: BASFRecent Research Landscape

Non-selective weed control often causes unintended crop damage or requires excessive chemical volumes, which is mitigated by pairing L-glufosinate with specific HPPD-inhibiting bleacher compounds. This targeted metabolic interference increases herbicidal potency in tolerant canola and field crops while reducing overall application rates.

What technical problems is BASF addressing in L-glufosinate synergistic herbicidal mixtures?

Insufficient weed control spectrum

(17)evidences

Individual herbicides often fail to control a broad range of weed species or resistant populations. Expanding the spectrum of controlled vegetation prevents crop yield loss and reduces the need for multiple separate applications.

Insufficient weed control spectrum

(16)evidences

Narrow efficacy ranges and weed resistance limit the utility of single-active herbicides in specific crops. Expanding the control spectrum prevents crop yield loss and manages resistant populations.

Insufficient weed control spectrum

(16)evidences

Individual herbicides often fail to control a broad range of resistant or diverse weed species. Expanding the control spectrum prevents survival of non-target weeds and reduces the need for multiple separate applications.

Protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor resistance

(4)evidences

Existing chemical controls fail to eliminate weed populations that have evolved physiological defenses. Overcoming this resistance ensures crop yield protection and prevents the spread of non-responsive invasive species.

Insufficient weed control spectrum

(3)evidences

Individual herbicides often fail to eliminate diverse or resistant weed populations. Expanding the control spectrum prevents survival of non-target species and reduces the need for multiple separate applications.