TRIclopyr
Trade Names: Garlon 4, Garlon ULTRA, Garlon XRT, Garlon RTU, Release
Group 4
Site of Action: Synthetic auxins
Symptoms
- At first symptoms include:
- Bending, twisting, swelling and elongation of stems
- Leaf cupping and curling
- Followed by:
- Chlorosis at the growing points
- Growth inhibition
- Wilting
- Necrosis, and death of susceptible plants within 3- 5 weeks
- Low concentration may cause young leaves to look puckered
Uptake and Translocation
- Absorbed by both plant leaves and roots.
- Tends to accumulate in meristematic tissues and is not readily metabolized in susceptible plants.
Persistence
- Half-life in soil is approximately 30 days under conditions that are favourable for microbial decomposition.
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