Effects of Three Fertilization Methods on Weed Growth and Herbicide Performance in Soilless Nursery Substrates1

Abstract Research objectives were to determine the effect of fertilization method (incorporation, subdress, and topdress) on weed growth and the performance of preemergence herbicides applied to soilless substrates. Nursery containers were filled with a pine bark:peat substrate and fertilized at two different rates [4.4 and 9.5 kg.m−3 (8.9 and 19.2 lb.yd−3)] via topdressing, subdressing, or incorporating. Containers were treated with either dimethenamid-P for spotted spurge (Euphorbia maculata L.), flumioxazin for eclipta (Eclipta prostrata L.) or prodiamine for large crabgrass (Digitaria sanguinalis L.). A control was established for each fertilizer rate/placement and weed species that was not treated. Incorporating or subdressing fertilizer resulted in reduced large crabgrass and spotted spurge growth in non-treated containers. Weeds grew larger at the higher fertility rates in both topdress and incorporated treatments but fertilizer rate did not affect growth of spotted spurge or large crabgrass when fertilizers were subdressed. Herbicides generally provided commercially acceptable weed control regardless of fertilizer treatment, but results varied with species. Results suggest that in the absence of herbicides, topdressing may result in greater weed growth compared with subdressing or incorporating fertilizers; however, fertilizer placement will have less impact on herbicide performance if proper herbicides are chosen and applied correctly. Index words: topdress, subdress, incorporate, large crabgrass, eclipta, spotted spurge, preemergence Chemicals used in this study: Flumioxazin (SureGuard®); 2-[7-fluoro-3,4-dihydro-3-oxo-4-(2-propynyl)-2H-1,4-benzoxazin-6-yl]-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-isoindole1,3(2H)-dione; Dimethenamid-P (Tower) 2-chloro-N-[(2,4-dimethyl-3-thienyl)-N-(2-methoxy-1-methylethyl)acetamide; Prodiamine (Barricade) 2,4-dinitro-N3, N3-dipropyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-benzenediamine (Barricade®) Species used in this study: Large crabgrass (Digitaria sanguinalis L.); Eclipta (Eclipta prostrata L.); Spotted spurge (Euphorbia maculata L.)

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Influence of Pine Bark Substrate Age on Performance and Leaching of Nursery Preemergence Herbicides

HortScience ◽

10.21273/hortsci13748-18 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 54 (5) ◽

pp. 896-902 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Cody J. Stewart ◽

S. Christopher Marble ◽

Brian Jackson ◽

Brian J. Pearson ◽

P. Christopher Wilson ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Weed Control ◽

Pine Bark ◽

Weed Species ◽

Digitaria Sanguinalis ◽

Weed Growth ◽

Cardamine Flexuosa ◽

P Leaching ◽

High Level ◽

Preemergence Herbicides ◽

Substrate Age

The objective of these experiments was to determine if preemergence herbicides perform similarly across pine bark that was aged for varying lengths of time including 0, 4, 8, and 12 months after bark removal from harvested trees. Three preemergence herbicides were evaluated for three separate weed species, including 1) Cardamine flexuosa With. (bittercress) with isoxaben, 2) Digitaria sanguinalis (L.) Scop. (large crabgrass) with prodiamine, and 3) Oxalis stricta L. (woodsorrel) with dimethenamid-P. Leaching of herbicides through substrates was evaluated for prodiamine. Weed growth in the various substrates was variable, but few differences were detected in weed growth among the pine bark substrates evaluated. For isoxaben and prodiamine, weed control was similar among the pine bark substrates in most cases when label rates were applied. Although some differences were detected in prodiamine performance across different pine bark ages, a high level of control was achieved in all cases at rates well below manufacturer recommendations. Prodiamine leaching was minimal in all substrates. It would be recommended that growers test substrates for physical properties before use so that irrigation and other production inputs could be modified if needed. In most cases, growers should expect similar performance of preemergence herbicides regardless of pine bark substrate age.

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Mulch Type and Depth, Herbicide Formulation, and Postapplication Irrigation Volume Influence on Control of Common Landscape Weed Species

HortTechnology ◽

10.21273/horttech04208-18 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 29 (1) ◽

pp. 65-77 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Debalina Saha ◽

S. Christopher Marble ◽

Brian J. Pearson ◽

Héctor E. Pérez ◽

Gregory E. MacDonald ◽

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Keyword(s):

Weed Control ◽

Pine Bark ◽

Weed Species ◽

Digitaria Sanguinalis ◽

Euphorbia Hirta ◽

Eclipta Prostrata ◽

Pine Straw ◽

Spray Formulation ◽

Irrigation Volume ◽

Large Crabgrass

Mulch is often applied in landscape planting beds for weed control, but little research has focused specifically on mulch and preemergence (PRE) herbicide combinations. The objectives of this research were to determine the efficacy of herbicide + mulch combinations and which factors significantly affected weed control, including herbicide formulation and posttreatment irrigation volumes. Additional objectives were to determine efficacy derived from mulch or herbicides used alone under herbicide + mulch combinations and to identify differences in the additive (herbicide + mulch combinations) or singular (herbicide or mulch) effects compared with the use of herbicides or mulch only. Large crabgrass (Digitaria sanguinalis), garden spurge (Euphorbia hirta), and eclipta (Eclipta prostrata) were used as bioassay species for prodiamine, dimethenamid-P + pendimethalin, and indaziflam efficacy, respectively. The experiment consisted of a factorial treatment arrangement of two herbicide formulations (granular or spray applied), three mulch types [hardwood chips (HWs), pine bark (PB), and pine straw (PS)], two mulch depths (1 and 2 inches), and three levels of one-time, posttreatment irrigation volumes (0.5, 1, and 2 inches). Three sets of controls were used: the first set included three mulch types applied at two depths receiving only 0.5-inch irrigation volume, the second set included only two herbicide formulations and three one-time irrigation volumes, whereas the last set received no treatment (no herbicide or mulch) and only 0.5-inch irrigation volume. High levels of large crabgrass and garden spurge control (88% to 100%) were observed with all herbicide + mulch combinations evaluated at mulch depths of 1 inch or greater. When comparing mulch types, the best eclipta control was achieved with hardwood at 2 inches depth. The spray formulation of indaziflam outperformed the granular formulation in most cases when used alone or in combination with mulch. Overall, the results showed that spray formulations of prodiamine and dimethenamid-P + pendimethalin were more effective than granular formulations when applied alone, whereas indaziflam was more effective as a spray formulation when used both alone and in combination with mulch. Increasing irrigation volume was not a significant factor for any of the herbicide + mulch combinations when evaluating overall weed control.

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Fertilizer placement affects growth and reproduction of three common weed species in pine bark–based soilless nursery substrates

Weed Science ◽

10.1017/wsc.2019.49 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 67 (6) ◽

pp. 682-688 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Debalina Saha ◽

S. Christopher Marble ◽

Nelmaris Torres ◽

Annette Chandler

Keyword(s):

Weed Management ◽

Management Program ◽

Alternative Methods ◽

Integrated Weed Management ◽

Weed Species ◽

Fertilizer Placement ◽

Tropical Plants ◽

Weed Growth ◽

Eclipta Prostrata ◽

Growth And Reproduction

AbstractWeed management in container crops is primarily accomplished through frequent PRE herbicide applications and supplemental hand weeding. However, many ornamental species are sensitive to herbicides, and a significant number of tropical plants, ornamental grasses, and foliage crops have not been screened for herbicide tolerance. As nursery crops are produced in inert substrates that are largely composed of bark or peat, strategic fertilizer placement has the potential to significantly reduce weed growth in container-grown ornamentals. Growth and reproduction of three common container nursery weed species, eclipta [Eclipta prostrata (L.) L.], large crabgrass [Digitaria sanguinalis (L.) Scop.], and spotted spurge (Euphorbia maculata L.), were evaluated following fertilization via alternative methods, including subdressing or dibbling in comparison with industry standard practices of topdressing or incorporating a controlled-release fertilizer (17-5-11 [8 to 9 mo.]) to each 3.8-L container at 36.5 g per container. Fertilizer placement had little to no effect on germination of Eclipta prostrata or D. sanguinalis, but incorporation increased E. maculata germination by 77% to 183% compared with other placements or a nonfertilized control. Subdressing reduced seed production by 94%, 63%, and 92% for Eclipta prostrata, D. sanguinalis, and E. maculata, respectively, compared with the average number of seeds produced in the conventional placement methods (average of incorporation and topdressing). Dibbling fertilizer resulted in similar decreases in the case of D. sanguinalis and E. maculata, while Eclipta prostrata produced no seeds when fertilizer was dibbled. Similar to reductions observed in reproduction, subdressing fertilizer resulted in biomass decreases of 90%, 81%, and 85% compared with the average biomass of the incorporation and topdressed placements. Results suggest alternative fertilizer placements could be implemented as part of an integrated weed management program in container production to reduce weed growth.

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Absorption, Translocation, and Metabolism of14C-Glufosinate in Glufosinate-Resistant Corn, Goosegrass (Eleusine indica), Large Crabgrass (Digitaria sanguinalis), and Sicklepod (Senna obtusifolia)

Weed Science ◽

10.1614/ws-08-089.1 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 57 (1) ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 23

Author(s):

Wesley J. Everman ◽

Cassandra R. Mayhew ◽

James D. Burton ◽

Alan C. York ◽

John W. Wilcut

Keyword(s):

Weed Species ◽

Digitaria Sanguinalis ◽

Eleusine Indica ◽

Leaf Stage ◽

Senna Obtusifolia ◽

Harvest Timing ◽

Treated Leaf ◽

Harvest Intervals ◽

Corn Plants ◽

Large Crabgrass

Greenhouse studies were conducted to evaluate14C-glufosinate absorption, translocation, and metabolism in glufosinate-resistant corn, goosegrass, large crabgrass, and sicklepod. Glufosinate-resistant corn plants were treated at the four-leaf stage, whereas goosegrass, large crabgrass, and sicklepod were treated at 5, 7.5, and 10 cm, respectively. All plants were harvested at 1, 6, 24, 48, and 72 h after treatment (HAT). Absorption was less than 20% at all harvest intervals for glufosinate-resistant corn, whereas absorption in goosegrass and large crabgrass increased from approximately 20% 1 HAT to 50 and 76%, respectively, 72 HAT. Absorption of14C-glufosinate was greater than 90% 24 HAT in sicklepod. Significant levels of translocation were observed in glufosinate-resistant corn, with14C-glufosinate translocated to the region above the treated leaf and the roots up to 41 and 27%, respectively. No significant translocation was detected in any of the weed species at any harvest timing. Metabolites of14C-glufosinate were detected in glufosinate-resistant corn and all weed species. Seventy percent of14C was attributed to glufosinate metabolites 72 HAT in large crabgrass. Less metabolism was observed for sicklepod, goosegrass, and glufosinate-resistant corn, with metabolites composing less than 45% of detectable radioactivity 72 HAT.

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Weed Control with Landscape Fabrics

Journal of Environmental Horticulture ◽

10.24266/0738-2898-7.4.129 ◽

1989 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

pp. 129-133 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Jeffrey F. Derr ◽

Bonnie Lee Appleton

Keyword(s):

Field Study ◽

Weed Control ◽

Cyperus Esculentus ◽

Digitaria Sanguinalis ◽

Yellow Nutsedge ◽

Black Plastic ◽

Hand Weeding ◽

Preemergence Herbicides ◽

Large Crabgrass

Abstract Six polypropylene landscape fabrics were compared with black plastic and preemergence herbicides for weed control. Large crabgrass [Digitaria sanguinalis (L.) Scop.] shoots and roots and yellow nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus L.) shoots penetrated all of the fabrics tested and developed into large plants. In greenhouse studies, black plastic plus mulch, and pennant (metolachlor) [2-chloro-N-(2ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-N-(methoxy-1-methylethyl)acetamide] at 4.5 kg ai/ha (4.0 lb/A) plus mulch provided equal, or greater control of large crabgrass than the landscape fabrics. In the field study, more time was required to hand-weed landscape fabrics covered with mulch than uncovered fabrics. When covered with mulch, hand-weeding time and weed shoot fresh weights were similar for black plastic, surflan (oryzalin) [4-(dipropylamino)-3,5-dinitrobenzenesulfonamide] at 2.2 kg/ha (2.0 lb/A), and the landscape fabrics.

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Combinations of MSMA with Preemergence Herbicides for Large Crabgrass (Digitaria sanguinalis) Control in Turf

Weed Science ◽

10.1017/s0043174500039850 ◽

1981 ◽

Vol 29 (4) ◽

pp. 386-389 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

B. J. Johnson

Keyword(s):

Cynodon Dactylon ◽

Poa Pratensis ◽

Kentucky Bluegrass ◽

Digitaria Sanguinalis ◽

Preemergence Herbicides ◽

Large Crabgrass

Combinations of MSMA (monosodium methanearsonate) with bensulide [O,O-diisopropyl phosphorodithioateS-ester withN-(2-mercaptoethyl)benzenesulfonamide], DCPA (dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate), or prosulfalin {N-[[4-(dipropylamino)-3,5-dinitrophenyl] sulfonyl]-S,S-dimethylsulfilimine} were applied at various dates of treatment to bermudagrass [Cynodon dactylon(L.) Pers.] and Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensisL.) in the spring for large crabgrass [Digitaria sanguinalis(L.) Scop.] control. Bensulide controlled a higher percentage of weeds than did DCPA, regardless of treatment dates. When treatments were delayed until late April in Griffin and mid May in Blairsville, Georgia, large crabgrass control was improved from combinations of MSMA with bensulide compared to bensulide alone. Combinations of MSMA with DCPA improved large crabgrass control when applied in March and April at Griffin and in May at Blairsville. Combinations of MSMA with either bensulide or DCPA performed equally well whether applied as a single tank-mix treatment or as separate applications on the same day. Large crabgrass control was not improved at any date from combinations of MSMA with prosulfalin when compared with prosulfalin alone.

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Response of Barnyardgrass (Echinochloa crus-galli), Green Foxtail (Setaria virdis), Longspine Sandbur (Cenchrus longispinus), and Large Crabgrass (Digitaria sanguinalis) to Nicosulfuron and Rimsulfuron

Weed Science ◽

10.1614/ws-d-09-00042.1 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 58 (3) ◽

pp. 189-194 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

D. Shane Hennigh ◽

Kassim Al-Khatib

Keyword(s):

Differential Response ◽

Weed Species ◽

Digitaria Sanguinalis ◽

Visible Injury ◽

Green Foxtail ◽

Treated Leaf ◽

Large Crabgrass

Experiments were conducted to determine the efficacy, absorption, and translocation of nicosulfuron, rimsulfuron, and nicosulfuron + rimsulfuron on barnyardgrass, green foxtail, longspine sandbur, and large crabgrass. In the greenhouse, nicosulfuron, rimsulfuron, and nicosulfuron + rimsulfuron were applied at 0.0625, 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, and 2 times their label rates of 35, 13, and 26 + 13 g ai ha−1, respectively, on 5- to 10-cm plants. Three weeks after treatment (WAT), barnyardgrass was the most susceptible species to all three herbicides, and large crabgrass was the least susceptible. The nicosulfuron, rimsulfuron, or nicosulfuron + rimsulfuron rates causing 50% visible injury (GR50) for barnyardgrass were 10.9, 4.8, and 6 + 3 g ai ha−1, respectively. Similarly, the GR50for large crabgrass were 25.6, 9.9, and 14.3 + 7.2 g ai ha−1, respectively, 3 WAT. Absorption of nicosulfuron, rimsulfuron, and nicosulfuron + rimsulfuron was greater in barnyardgrass than in large crabgrass. Absorption of nicosulfuron + rimsulfuron in barnyardgrass and large crabgrass was 74% and 57%, respectively, 7 d after treatment (DAT). In addition, translocation of nicosulfuron, rimsulfuron, and nicosulfuron + rimsulfuron out of the treated leaf was 14, 12, and 14% higher, respectively, in barnyardgrass than in large crabgrass. The differential response of these weed species to nicosulfuron, rimsulfuron, and nicosulfuron + rimsulfuron might be due to differences in herbicide absorption and translocation.

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Control of Prostrate Spurge (Euphorbia humistrata) and Large Crabgrass (Digitaria sanquinalas) in Container Grown Ilex crenata ‘Compacta’ With Herbicide Combinations

Journal of Environmental Horticulture ◽

10.24266/0738-2898-7.1.35 ◽

1989 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 35-37

Author(s):

Ted Whitwell ◽

Kathie Kalmowitz

Keyword(s):

Visual Control ◽

High Rate ◽

Above Ground Biomass ◽

Weed Species ◽

Digitaria Sanguinalis ◽

Ground Biomass ◽

Herbicide Treatment ◽

Rate Controlled ◽

Large Crabgrass

Abstract Granular herbicide combinations were evaluated for longevity of prostrate spurge (Euphorbia humistrata Engelm.ex.Gray) and large crabgrass (Digitaria sanguinalis L.) control. Rout (oxytluorfen + oryzalin), Ornamental Herbicide 2 (oxytluorfen + pendimethalin), Ronstar plus Modown (oxadiazon + bifenox) and Ronstar (oxadiazon) were applied at labeled rates and twice labeled rate in container grown Compact Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata ‘Compacta’). Weeds were reseeded each month but herbicides were not reapplied. The normal use rate controlled both weeds during the first 30 days after treatment (DAT) while twice this rate controlled the weed species at 60 DAT. No herbicide treatment effectively (>80%) controlled prostrate spurge 90 DAT. The high rate of Rout controlled (>80%) crabgrass at 90 DAT. Weed numbers and above ground biomass retlected visual control ratings. Compact Japanese Holly was not injured by any treatment.

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Response of Various Weed Species and Corn (Zea mays) to RPA 201772

Weed Technology ◽

10.1017/s0890037x00046108 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 13 (3) ◽

pp. 504-509 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Prasanta C. Bhowmik ◽

Sanjay Kushwaha ◽

Sowmya Mitra

Keyword(s):

Zea Mays ◽

Field Experiments ◽

Chenopodium Album ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Abutilon Theophrasti ◽

Weed Species ◽

Digitaria Sanguinalis ◽

Common Lambsquarters ◽

Untreated Check ◽

Large Crabgrass

Greenhouse and field experiments were conducted to determine the response of corn (Zea mays), barnyardgrass (Echinochloa crus-galli), common lambsquarters (Chenopodium album), large crabgrass (Digitaria sanguinalis), velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti), and yellow foxtail (Setaria lutescence) to RPA 201772. Barnyardgrass, large crabgrass, velvetleaf, and common lambsquarters were more susceptible than yellow foxtail to RPA 201772. Velvetleaf was the most susceptible species and rates above 18 g ai/ha of RPA 201772 controlled 100% of the population 4 wk after treatment (WAT). Percent control of all the weed species increased with increased RPA 201772 rates. In the field, the dry weights of yellow foxtail decreased as the rate of RPA 201772 increased from 0 to 210 g/ha. However, a 60% reduction of dry weight of yellow foxtail was recorded at 140 g/ha of RPA 201772 compared to the untreated check 6 WAT, whereas at 12 WAT the dry weight of yellow foxtail was reduced to only 15% because of intraspecific competition. Yellow foxtail was moderately susceptible to RPA 201772. Corn was tolerant to RPA 201772; the GR80 value was 435 g/ha in the greenhouse. The bleaching injury to corn in the field was less than 10%, and it was found only with the 210 g/ha rate of RPA 201772. This injury was temporary and the plants recovered within 2 to 3 wk. Based on the GR80 values, velvetleaf was the most susceptible, followed by common lambsquarters, large crabgrass, barnyardgrass, and yellow foxtail.

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Large crabgrass (Digitaria sanguinalis) and Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) intraspecific and interspecific interference in soybean

Weed Science ◽

10.1017/wsc.2019.43 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 67 (6) ◽

pp. 649-656 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Nicholas T. Basinger ◽

Katherine M. Jennings ◽

David W. Monks ◽

David L. Jordan ◽

Wesley J. Everman ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Yield Loss ◽

Maximum Yield ◽

Field Studies ◽

Palmer Amaranth ◽

Amaranthus Palmeri ◽

Weed Species ◽

Digitaria Sanguinalis ◽

Weed Density ◽

Loss Estimate ◽

Large Crabgrass

AbstractField studies were conducted in 2016 and 2017 at Clinton, NC, to quantify the effects of season-long interference of large crabgrass [Digitaria sanguinalis (L.) Scop.] and Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri S. Watson) on ‘AG6536’ soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.]. Weed density treatments consisted of 0, 1, 2, 4, and 8 plants m−2 for A. palmeri and 0, 1, 2, 4, and 16 plants m−2 for D. sanguinalis with (interspecific interference) and without (intraspecific interference) soybean to determine the impacts on weed biomass, soybean biomass, and seed yield. Biomass per square meter increased with increasing weed density for both weed species with and without soybean present. Biomass per square meter of D. sanguinalis was 617% and 37% greater when grown without soybean than with soybean, for 1 and 16 plants m−2 respectively. Biomass per square meter of A. palmeri was 272% and 115% greater when grown without soybean than with soybean for 1 and 8 plants m−2, respectively. Biomass per plant for D. sanguinalis and A. palmeri grown without soybean was greatest at the 1 plant m−2 density. Biomass per plant of D. sanguinalis plants across measured densities was 33% to 83% greater when grown without soybean compared with biomass per plant when soybean was present for 1 and 16 plants m−2, respectively. Similarly, biomass per plant for A. palmeri was 56% to 74% greater when grown without soybean for 1 and 8 plants m−2, respectively. Biomass per plant of either weed species was not affected by weed density when grown with soybean due to interspecific competition with soybean. Yield loss for soybean grown with A. palmeri ranged from 14% to 37% for densities of 1 to 8 plants m−2, respectively, with a maximum yield loss estimate of 49%. Similarly, predicted loss for soybean grown with D. sanguinalis was 0 % to 37% for densities of 1 to 16 m−2 with a maximum yield loss estimate of 50%. Soybean biomass was not affected by weed species or density. Results from these studies indicate that A. palmeri is more competitive than D. sanguinalis at lower densities, but that similar yield loss can occur when densities greater than 4 plants m−2 of either weed are present.

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