Ready mix combination of pinoxaden and clodinafop for efficient control of grass weeds in wheat

Abstract

Ready mix combination of pinoxaden 2.53% + clodinafop- propargyl 2.53% (Traxos 5EC) was evaluated for the control of grass weeds in wheat. It was very effective in controlling Phalaris minor Retz. (Littleseed canarygrass) and Avena ludoviciana Dur. (Wild oat), but was ineffective for control of broad-leaf weeds. The optimum dose of Traxos 5EC (Pinoxaden 2.53% + clodinafop- propargyl 2.53%) for control of grass weeds was 50-60 g a.i. /ha The efficacy of Traxos 5EC at 50-60 g a.i./ha having the reduced doses of clodinafop and pinoxaden (25+25 to 30+30 g/ha) in controlling grass weeds in wheat was similar to the recommended rates of clodinafop 60 g/ha, pinoxaden 50 g/ha and fenoxaprop 120 g/ha. The wheat grain yield among these herbicides was similar and provided 83.0-100.9% higher grain yield compared to untreated weedy check.