SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 2008
STP46605S

Nozzle-Adjuvant Formulation Interactions: Implications on Herbicide Efficacy

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A series of adjuvants were developed to improve herbicide performance when applied through air induction nozzles. A series of research trials were conducted in 2004 and 2005 with clethodim, foramsulfuron, and glyphosate. Efficacy of these herbicides was reduced in over 30 % of all cases when applied through air induction nozzles compared to conventional flatfan nozzles. However, when modified forms of the adjuvants were used, efficacy increased approximately 25 % of cases with glyphosate, 40 % of cases with clethodim, and 90 % of cases with foramsulfuron when using air induction nozzles. A separate series of oil-based adjuvants developed had over 20 % air entrapment whereas conventional oil-based adjuvants had 5 % or less air entrapment when using air induction nozzles. Research conducted in the field in 2005 indicated that these novel formulations may improve herbicide efficacy.

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McMullan, Patrick, M.
agroTECHNOLOGY Research, Inc., Memphis, TN
Thurman, Steve
Adjuvants Unlimited, Inc., Forney, TX
McManic, Greg
Adjuvants Unlimited, Inc., Germantown, TN
Brigance, Mickey
Adjuvants Unlimited, Inc., Germantown, TN
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Developed by Committee: E35
Pages: 32–37
DOI: 10.1520/STP46605S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-6734-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-3403-4