Aminocyclopyrachlor and indaziflam: Selectivity, control and fate in the environment

Abstract

Aminocyclopyrachlor and indaziflam are two new molecules that are currently under development in Brazil. Aminocyclopyrachlor is an auxinic herbicide, and indaziflam acts in the biosynthesis of cell wall and both herbicides are expected to have great potential for pre-emergence weed control. Aminocyclopyrachlor is selective to the species belonging to the Poaceae family, while indaziflam is less selective for annual crops, and is under development for perennial crops. Although the two herbicides pose distinct properties related to sorption to soil, both present positive correlation between sorption and organic matter contents. The long persistence of residual activity in soil of these two molecules requires that they be used with caution, because of their carryover potential.