New aspects on the control of rhizomatous grasses with special reference to Cynodon dactylon (L. Pers.)
| MSI99P0900 | |
| Rochecouste, E. | |
| New aspects on the control of rhizomatous grasses with special reference to Cynodon dactylon (L. Pers.) | |
| Periodical article | |
| 1963 | |
| Proc. int. Soc. Sug. Cane Technol. | |
| 11, 291-298 | |
| EN | |
| EN | |
| Studies on Cynodon dactylon showed that four clones of this grass species exist in Mauritius, two of which are tetraploids and two triploids. Investigations on their phasic growth, established that the most important phases in their development are seasonal. The clones were also found to show different tolerances to TCA and Dalapon. Results obtained at the beginning of the warm dry season and this coincides with the formation of new rhizones and the downward translocation of metabolites to the storage organs. Cultivation, prior to herbicide application, to break up the dormancy of rhizome buds and stimulate their germination in order to obtain better control of the grass, has been shown to depend on many factors, and the importance of these factors in relation to the success of such an operation has been considered. It is emphasized that a study of the life history of a rhizomatous grass is necessary to improve the efficacy of herbicides used for its control. | |
| SUGARCANE CONTROL CYNODON DACTYLON TCA DALAPON WEEDS WEED CONTROL HERBICIDES | |
| MAURITIUS | |
| Sugarcane: Weeds, weed control and management | |
| 1992-05-12 | |
| En | |
| Mauritius Sugar Industry Research Institute | |
| LIB | |
| CAT | |
| COWA |