Yellow Nutsedge, Giant Green Foxtail, and Fall Panicum Control in Corn

Abstract

In a 3-year field study in corn (Zea maysL.), several herbicides and combinations were studied for the control of yellow nutsedge (Cyperus esculentusL.), giant green foxtail [Setaria viridisvar.major(Gaud.) Posp.], and fall panicum (Panicum dichotomiflorumMichx.). Best yellow nutsedge control (87 to 88%) resulted from applications of 4.48 kg/ha of either alachlor [2-chloro-2′,6′-diethyl-N-(methoxymethyl)acetanilide] preplant incorporated or atrazine [2-chloro-4-(ethylamino)-6-(isopropylamino)-s-triazine] preplant incorporated plus atrazine postemergence with a phytobland oil. Between 72 to 83% control of yellow nutsedge resulted from applications of 2.24 kg/ha of alachlor, 4.48 kg/ha of butylate (S-ethyl diisobutylthiocarbamate), and combinations of atrazine plus butylate. Greater than 90% control of giant green foxtail and fall panicum resulted from butylate plus atrazine or alachlor; postemergence applications of atrazine resulted in significantly less control of fall panicum or giant green foxtail.