Revista Brasileira De Herbicidas 2008; 7(1): 15-25
Association of sulfentrazone and glyphosate for weed control in RR® soybean
DOI: 10.7824/rbh.v7i1.49
The use of herbicides with residual activity in weed management has become a common practice in order to reduce weed initial competition. This study aims to evaluate the selectivity and efficiency of the sulfentrazone + glyphosate association at pre-planting management, supplemented with postemergence glyphosate. To reach such intent, an experiment was conducted in Bandeirantes – Pr, on a Eutrophic latosol. The experimental design was randomized blocks in split plot scheme with 11 treatments and 04 replicates. The main weeds in the experimental area (Bidens pilosa, Commelina benghalensis) were in full vegetative growth at the time of application management. During this period, injury caused by treatment to soybean crop, weed density, and grain yield were evaluated. The results showed that sulfentrazone significantly reduced the density of Bidens pilosa and Commelina benghalensis, which ensured an increase in yield of up to 22.49%. In addition, no symptoms of injury were observed by the use of herbicides.
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