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Control of multiple herbicide-resistant waterhemp (Amaranthus tuberculatus) with acetochlor-based herbicide mixtures in corn

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 March 2024

Hannah E. Symington
Affiliation:
Graduate Student, Development Representative, Bayer Crop Science Inc., Guelph, ON, N1G 4S2, Canada
Nader Soltani*
Affiliation:
Adjunct Professor, Development Representative, Bayer Crop Science Inc., Guelph, ON, N1G 4S2, Canada
Allan C. Kaastra
Affiliation:
Senior Agronomic Development Representative, Bayer Crop Science Inc., Guelph, ON, N1G 4S2, Canada
David C. Hooker
Affiliation:
Associate Professor, University of Guelph, 120 Main St. East, Ridgetown, ON, N0P 2C0, Canada
Darren E. Robinson
Affiliation:
Professor, University of Guelph, 120 Main St. East, Ridgetown, ON, N0P 2C0, Canada
Peter H. Sikkema
Affiliation:
Professor, Department of Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph, 120 Main St. East, Ridgetown, ON, N0P 2C0, Canada
*
Author for correspondence: Nader Soltani, Department of Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus, 120 Main Street East, Ridgetown, ON, Canada N0P 2C0., Email: soltanin@uoguelph.ca
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Abstract

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Waterhemp is a summer annual, broadleaf weed with high fecundity, short seed longevity in the soil, and wide genetic diversity. Populations have evolved resistance to five herbicide modes of action (Groups 2, 5, 9, 14, and 27), which are present across southern Ontario; this has increased the challenge of controlling this competitive weed species in corn, the most important grain crop produced worldwide, and the highest value agronomic crop in Ontario. Acetochlor is a Group 15 soil-applied residual herbicide that has activity on many grass and broadleaf weeds but has yet to be registered in Canada. The objective of this study was to ascertain whether mixtures of acetochlor with flumetsulam, dicamba, atrazine, isoxaflutole/diflufenican, or mesotrione + atrazine applied preemergence would increase the control of multiple herbicide-resistant (MHR) waterhemp in corn. Five field trials were conducted between 2022 and 2023. No corn injury was observed. Acetochlor applied alone controlled MHR waterhemp 97% 12 weeks after application (WAA). All herbicide mixtures controlled MHR waterhemp similarly at ≥98% 12 WAA; there were no differences among herbicide mixtures. Flumetsulam, dicamba, and atrazine provided lower MHR waterhemp control than all other herbicide treatments and did not reduce density or biomass. Acetochlor reduced waterhemp density 98%, while the acetochlor mixtures reduced density similarly at 99 to 100%. This study concludes that the acetochlor mixtures evaluated provide excellent waterhemp control; however, control was not greater than acetochlor alone. Herbicides herbicide mixtures should be used as a best management practice to mitigate the evolution of herbicide resistance.

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