Uses of the Imidazolinone Herbicides

Six imidazolinones are commercially available. These herbicides have extremely low toxicity or are non-toxic to mammals, birds, invertebrates and fish [36]. The crops on which these herbicides are registered and whether or not they are applied to foliage or to the soil is determined by the structure of the chemical (Table 2.3.2). When applied to the foliage of plants, a non-ionic surfactant or oil adjuvant is required for maximum activity. The addition of either urea or another form of nitrogen can also increase herbicidal activity. 

Imidazolinone Application Crop Imidazolinone-resistant crop 

Imazamethabenz methyl Foliar Barley, wheat, sunflower  

Imazethapyr Foliar and soil Edible beans, peas, soybean, lentils, alfalfa, peanuts, dover, birdsfoot trefoil, crown vetch, lupine, switchgrass, wheatgrass, htfle bluestem, orchardgiass, western wheatgrass, big bluestem, canary grass Maize, rice, canola 

Imazamox Foliar Soybeans, chicory, peas, edible beans, alfalfa, clover Canola, wheat, sunflowers 

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