Efficiency of herbicides in suppressing regrowth of sourgrass clumps

Abstract

Sourgrass (Digitaria insularis) is a species native to the Americas, in tropical and subtropical regions. In areas where there is continuous use of glyphosate, plants develop clumps with rhizomes and become difficult to control, leading to the possibility of occurring regrowth after the herbicide treatments. This study evaluated the efficacy of different herbicide treatments to suppress the regrowth of D. insularis. The experiment was conducted in Nova Aurora – PR, from July to August 2013. The treatments were check (no herbicide), glyphosate + clethodim, glyphosate + imazethapyr + clethodim and glyphosate + s-metolachlor. We used a CO₂ precision sprayer fitted with tips with flat fan nozzles ADIA 110.02. Evaluations were performed at 21, 28 and 35 days after application (DAA). The results showed that all treatments were suitable in suppressing regrowth of D. insularis, compared to no a played plants.