A new cinmethylin herbicide from BASF called Luximax is the first unique mode of action in a generation and as such has been given its own group.
A new cinmethylin herbicide from BASF called Luximax is the first unique mode of action in a generation and as such has been given its own group.
The herbicide controls multiple resistant ryegrass, is tolerated by wheat, likely by P450 enzymes, however applying it directly to seeds will reduce wheat survival.
Cinmethylin is an old herbicide which has never been registered previously in Australia, with research showing it will be very useful in ryegrass management in the future.
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