Methods for controlling weeds

Abstract

This invention provides a method for controlling undesirable vegetation / weeds. More specifically, it provides a method for controlling weeds by applying a combination / composition of herbicides in reduced doses. [Solution] A method for controlling weeds, comprising the step of treating the weeds with a reduced dose combination of herbicides comprising ashram and at least one cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present disclosure relates to methods for controlling unwanted vegetation / weeds. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to methods for controlling weeds by applying a combination / composition of herbicides at reduced dosages.

Background Art

[0002] Weeds are unwanted plants / vegetation that are harmful to agriculture and significantly affect crop yields. Farmers use various types of herbicides to control weeds. Herbicides are chemicals used to specifically control unwanted vegetation / weeds.

[0003] Integrated weed management is a method that utilizes different methods to suppress weeds in a more natural way. One such method is the chemical method for weed management, including the timing and dosage of herbicide application. The timing of herbicide application is an important factor that greatly affects the efficiency of herbicides. This is because weeds are more sensitive to herbicides at some stages, and crops can also be sensitive to herbicides at some stages. The recommended dosage (i.e., the full dosage) of herbicides is determined for maximum weed control, and the closest is about 100% control. However, it is possible to adequately control weeds and obtain the desired yield even with a dosage less than the full dosage. In some cases, the reduced dosage can result in a yield comparable to or enhanced compared to the yield obtained with full dosage application. Herbicidal application at a reduced dosage of about 25% - 40% of the recommended dosage can reduce weed density below the economic threshold and efficiently control weeds without significant crop yield loss. Therefore, it is important to understand the fact that there is no clear relationship between the dose-response correlation and the decrease in herbicide dosage and the decrease in herbicide effectiveness.

[0004] Therefore, farmers are increasingly interested in more comprehensive weed management programs that reduce weed populations over time, and in the use of reduced herbicide dosages that lower production costs. Thus, in this field, there is a need to reduce the number of herbicide applications and utilize lower herbicide dosages within the crop system while maintaining crop yields.

[0005] Purpose of this disclosure The primary objective of this disclosure is to provide a method for controlling or preventing undesirable vegetation / weeds in crops.

[0006] Another object of this disclosure is to provide a method for controlling weeds and achieving increased crop yields by reducing the number of weeds in a crop.

[0007] Another object of this disclosure is to provide a method for controlling weeds using a combination / composition of herbicides that has higher efficacy than individual herbicides.

[0008] Another object of this disclosure is to provide a method for improving plant health by applying a combination / composition of herbicides.

[0009] Another object of this disclosure is to provide a method for increasing plant yield by applying a combination / composition of herbicides.

[0010] A further object of this disclosure is to provide a method for controlling weeds, the method comprising applying a combination / composition of herbicides in a reduced dose to plants or locations where weeds are growing or are expected to grow. [Overview of the project]

[0011] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a method for controlling weeds by applying an effective amount of a combination / composition of herbicides in reduced doses.

[0012] Another aspect of the present disclosure provides a method for controlling weeds by applying an effective amount of a combination / composition of herbicides comprising at least a carbamate herbicide and at least a cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide.

[0013] Further features and advantages of this disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed descriptions, provided as examples, which are subject to the preferred features of this disclosure and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this disclosure as described herein. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0014] The Disclosure is described below with reference to embodiments of the Disclosure. This description is not intended to be a detailed catalog of all different ways in which the Disclosure may be implemented, or all features that may be added to the Disclosure. Furthermore, numerous variations and additions to the various embodiments suggested herein will be obvious to those skilled in the art in light of the Disclosure, and these will not depart from the Disclosure. Accordingly, the following description is intended to illustrate some specific embodiments of the Disclosure and not to exhaustively specify all substitutions, combinations, and variations thereof.

[0015] Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those generally understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains. Similar or equivalent methods and materials may be used in the implementation or testing of this disclosure, but preferred methods and materials are described herein.

[0016] As used herein, “about” or “approximately” includes the stated value and is within the range of acceptable deviations of the given value as determined by a person skilled in the art, taking into account the measurement in question and the error associated with the measurement of a particular quantity (i.e., the limits of the measurement system). For example, “about” may mean within a range of 1 or more standard deviations, or within ±10 or ±5 of the stated value, or within ±10% or ±5% of the stated value.

[0017] When used herein, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" refer to multiple objects unless the content explicitly indicates otherwise.

[0018] The terms “comprising,” “having,” “including,” and “containing” should be interpreted as non-restrictive terms (i.e., “including but not limited to”) unless otherwise specified. Any use of example or illustrative language (e.g., “etc.”) is intended solely to better describe the disclosure and, unless otherwise claimed, does not limit the scope of the disclosure. No language in this specification should be interpreted as indicating an unclaimed element essential to the practice of the disclosure as used herein.

[0019] The term "weed control" refers to the control of weeds and includes protecting plants, parts of plants, or plant seeds from attack or invasion by these weeds.

[0020] Furthermore, unless otherwise indicated by the context, the term "herbicide" encompasses both herbicides and plant growth regulators. As used herein, the term "herbicide" means a compound that controls or modifies the growth of undesirable weeds / plants.

[0021] The term "effective herbicide dose" refers to the amount of such compound or combination of such compounds that can control or modify the growth of harmful plants / undesirable vegetation / weeds. Control effects include all deviations from natural occurrence, such as death, delayed occurrence, leaf blight, whitening, and dwarfing.

[0022] As used herein, the terms “plant” or “crop” refer to the whole plant, plant organs (e.g., leaves, stems, twigs, roots, trunks, limbs, shoots, fruits, etc.), plant cells, and plant seeds. The term further encompasses plant crops such as fruits. The term “plant” may further include its growth material, and may include all productive parts of a plant, such as seeds, that can be used for the propagation of the plant, and vegetative plant material such as seedlings and tubers. This includes other parts of a plant, including seeds, tubers, spores, corms, bulbs, rhizomes, basal shoots, stolons, buds, and seedlings and young plants that are transplanted after germination or after sprouting from the soil.

[0023] As used herein, the term “plant growth material” is understood to mean seeds, vegetation material, such as seedlings or tubers, roots, fruits, bulbs, rhizomes, and plant growth parts such as plants, germinating plants, and young plant parts that are transplanted after germination or emergence from the soil. These young plants may be protected before transplantation by a total or partial treatment by immersion.

[0024] The term "location" refers to the area where planted crops or weeds originate or grow, or can originate or grow, and is intended to include soil, non-soil growing media.

[0025] As used herein, the term “increased yield” of agricultural plants means that the yield of the product of each plant is increased by a measurable amount compared to the yield of the same product of the plant produced under the same conditions but without application of the compositions described herein. According to this disclosure, crop yields are preferably increased by at least 0.5%, preferably at least 2%, and more preferably at least 5% when the combinations and compositions described herein are applied.

[0026] As used herein, the terms “undesirable vegetation,” “undesirable species,” “undesirable plant,” “harmful plant,” “undesirable weed,” “harmful weed,” or “weed” are synonymous.

[0027] As used herein, the term "g a.i. / ha" indicates the concentration of each active ingredient in "grams" "applied" per "hectare" of a crop field. The terms "g ai / ha", "g a.i. / ha", and "g / ha" may be used interchangeably.

[0028] As used herein, the term "g / L" indicates the concentration of each active ingredient in "grams" present per "liter" of a composition. The terms "g ai / L", "g a.i. / L", and "g / L" may be used interchangeably.

[0029] As used herein, the term "pre-emergence" or "before emergence" refers to the time point before a seedling emerges from the ground. When applying any herbicide at the pre-emergence stage, it prevents the establishment of germinated weed seedlings. As used herein, the term "post-emergence" refers to the time point after a seedling has emerged from the ground. When applying any herbicide at the post-emergence stage, it prevents the growth of germinated weed seedlings.

[0030] Effective weed control can be achieved by appropriately using herbicides. The activity of herbicides can be enhanced in various ways to achieve maximum benefits. One method is to use a combination of herbicides with reduced dosages of one or both herbicides in the herbicide combination. However, in order to achieve effective control, it is essential to identify the appropriate combination, their reduced application rates, and the ratio of herbicides in the combination.

[0031] According to one embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method for controlling weeds. In another embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method for controlling herbicide-resistant and / or herbicide-tolerant weeds.

[0032] <00001​​​​​The present invention provides a method comprising the step of treating weeds with a combination of herbicides containing [a specific ingredient].

[0033] According to one embodiment, the mechanism of action of a carbamate herbicide is the inhibition of dihydropteroart synthase. According to one embodiment, the mechanism of action of a cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide is the inhibition of acetyl-CoA carboxylase.

[0034] In one embodiment, the carbamate herbicide is selected from the group including ashram, barban, (2RS)-butan-2-yl(3-chlorophenyl)carbamate (BCPC), carbasram, carbetamide, carboxazole, 2-chloroethyl(3-chlorophenyl)carbamate (CEPC), chlorbulam, (2RS)-1-chloropropan-2-yl(3-chlorophenyl)carbamate (CPPC), dichlormate, femohacarb, phenasram, profam, swep, terbucarb, or combinations thereof.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, the carbamate herbicide is Ashram.

[0036] In one embodiment, the cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide is selected from the group including cretodyme, alloxidim, butyroxidim, cloproxidim, cycloxidim, feproxidim, prophoxidim, cethoxidim, tepraloxidim, tralcoxidim, or combinations thereof.

[0037] In a preferred embodiment, the cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide is cretodym.

[0038] When used throughout this disclosure, carbamate herbicides or cyclohexanedione oxime herbicides or other active ingredients include polymorphs thereof, comprising salts, esters, ethers, solvates, and hydrates. The salts include salts that retain the biological efficacy and properties of the active ingredient and are not biologically or otherwise undesirable, and include derivatives of the disclosed compounds in which the parent compound is modified to produce its inorganic and organic non-toxic acid or base addition salts. The salts can be synthesized from the parent compound by conventional chemical methods.

[0039] In one embodiment, the present disclosure is a method for controlling weeds, the method being: Ashram and At least one cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide, The present invention provides a method comprising the step of treating weeds with a combination of reduced-dose herbicides, including [specific herbicide name].

[0040] In one embodiment, the present disclosure is a method for controlling weeds, the method being: Ashram and Cretogym and, The present invention provides a method comprising the step of treating weeds with a combination of herbicides containing [a specific ingredient].

[0041] In another embodiment, the disclosure provides a method for controlling weeds by applying an effective amount of a combination of herbicides to a plant, or a plant-derived material, or to a location thereof.

[0042] In one embodiment, the disclosure provides a method for controlling weeds, wherein the weeds are treated by applying a combination of herbicides simultaneously, subsequently, or sequentially.

[0043] In one embodiment, the Disclosure provides a method for controlling weeds, comprising treating the weeds with a combination of herbicides in which the dose of one or both of the herbicides in the combination is reduced.

[0044] In one embodiment, the disclosure provides a combination / composition of herbicides that provides weed control comparable to that of individual herbicides, even at significantly reduced application or reduced doses. The combination / composition of herbicides significantly improves weed control at doses comparable to those of individual herbicides.

[0045] In one embodiment, the present disclosure is a method for controlling weeds, the method being: Ashram and The procedure includes the step of treating weeds with a combination of herbicides, including at least one cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide, The combination of herbicides provides a method of application at reduced doses.

[0046] In one embodiment, the present disclosure is a method for controlling weeds, the method being: Ashram and Cretogym and, The step includes treating weeds with a combination of herbicides containing The combination of herbicides provides a method of application at reduced doses.

[0047] In a preferred embodiment, the method for controlling weeds further comprises at least one additional herbicide.

[0048] In one embodiment, the present disclosure is a method for controlling weeds, the method being: Ashram and At least one cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide, At least one additional herbicide, The step includes treating weeds with a combination of herbicides containing The combination of herbicides provides a method of application at reduced doses.

[0049] In another embodiment, additional herbicides include fatty acid herbicides, amide herbicides, aromatic acid herbicides, benzofuran herbicides, benzonitrile herbicides, benzophenone herbicides, benzothiadiadinone herbicides, benzyl ether herbicides, plant herbicides, carbamate herbicides, cyclohexanedione oxime herbicides, dinitroaniline herbicides, dinitrophenol herbicides, diphenyl ether herbicides, diphenyl heterocyclic herbicides, dithiocarbamate herbicides, fumigant herbicides, halogenated alkanate herbicides, imidazolinone herbicides, inorganic herbicides, isoxazole herbicides, isoxazolidinone herbicides, isoxazoline herbicides, N-phenyl heterocyclic herbicides, N-phenylimide herbicides, N-phenyloxadiazolezolon herbicides, and N-phenyltriazolino herbicides. The herbicides are selected from the group including ion herbicides, organochlorine herbicides, organophosphate herbicides, oxirane herbicides, oxyacetamide herbicides, phenol herbicides, phenoxy herbicides, phenylcarboxylic acid herbicides, phenyl ether herbicides, phenylthiourea herbicides, pyrazole herbicides, pyridazine herbicides, pyridazinon herbicides, pyridine herbicides, pyrimidinediamine herbicides, pyrimidine yloxybenzylamine herbicides, quaternary ammonium herbicides, quinone herbicides, α-thioacetamide herbicides, thiocarbamate herbicides, thiocarbonate herbicides, triazine herbicides, triazinon herbicides, triazole herbicides, triazolone herbicides, triazolopyrimidine herbicides, triketone herbicides, uracil herbicides, urea herbicides, unclassified herbicides, or combinations thereof.

[0050] In one embodiment, the present disclosure is a method for controlling weeds, the method being: Ashram and Cretogym and, At least one additional herbicide, The step includes treating weeds with a combination of herbicides containing The combination of herbicides provides a method of application at reduced doses.

[0051] According to one embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method for controlling weeds by applying a combination of herbicides comprising at least one carbamate herbicide and at least one cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide, wherein the carbamate herbicide is applied at an application rate of about 1000 g ai / ha to about 4500 g ai / ha, preferably about 1100 g ai / ha to about 4200 g ai / ha, preferably about 1200 g ai / ha to about 4000 g ai / ha, preferably about 1200 g ai / ha to about 3900 g ai / ha, and more preferably about 1200 g ai / ha to about 3800 g ai / ha.

[0052] In a preferred embodiment, the carbamate herbicide is applied at an application rate of approximately 3700 g ai / ha. In a preferred embodiment, the carbamate herbicide is applied at an application rate of approximately 2220 g ai / ha. In a preferred embodiment, the carbamate herbicide is applied at an application rate of approximately 1850 g ai / ha. In a preferred embodiment, the carbamate herbicide is applied at an application rate of approximately 1480 g ai / ha.

[0053] In a preferred embodiment, Ashram is applied at a rate of approximately 3700 g ai / ha. In a preferred embodiment, Ashram is applied at a rate of approximately 2220 g ai / ha. In a preferred embodiment, Ashram is applied at a rate of approximately 1850 g ai / ha. In a preferred embodiment, Ashram is applied at a rate of approximately 1480 g ai / ha.

[0054] According to one embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method for controlling weeds by applying a combination of herbicides comprising at least one carbamate herbicide and at least one cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide, wherein the cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide is applied at an application rate of about 10 g ai / ha to about 450 g ai / ha, preferably about 50 g ai / ha to about 400 g ai / ha, preferably about 100 g ai / ha to about 390 g ai / ha, and more preferably about 110 g ai / ha to about 375 g ai / ha.

[0055] In a preferred embodiment, the cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide is applied at a rate of approximately 360 g ai / ha. In a preferred embodiment, the cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide is applied at a rate of approximately 300 g ai / ha. In a preferred embodiment, the cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide is applied at a rate of approximately 240 g ai / ha. In a preferred embodiment, the cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide is applied at a rate of approximately 192 g ai / ha. In a preferred embodiment, the cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide is applied at a rate of approximately 180 g ai / ha. In a preferred embodiment, the cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide is applied at a rate of approximately 150 g ai / ha. In a preferred embodiment, the cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide is applied at a rate of approximately 120 g ai / ha.

[0056] In a preferred embodiment, Cretodim is applied at a rate of approximately 360 g ai / ha. In a preferred embodiment, Cretodim is applied at a rate of approximately 300 g ai / ha. In a preferred embodiment, Cretodim is applied at a rate of approximately 240 g ai / ha. In a preferred embodiment, Cretodim is applied at a rate of approximately 192 g ai / ha. In a preferred embodiment, Cretodim is applied at a rate of approximately 180 g ai / ha. In a preferred embodiment, Cretodim is applied at a rate of approximately 150 g ai / ha. In a preferred embodiment, Cretodim is applied at a rate of approximately 120 g ai / ha.

[0057] According to one embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method for controlling weeds by applying a combination of herbicides comprising at least one carbamate herbicide and at least one cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide, wherein the carbamate herbicide and the cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide are present in a weight ratio of about 1:100 to about 100:1, preferably about 1:90 to about 90:1, preferably about 1:80 to about 80:1, preferably about 1:70 to about 70:1, preferably about 1:60 to about 60:1, preferably about 1:50 to about 50:1, preferably about 1:40 to about 40:1, preferably about 1:30 to about 30:1, preferably about 1:20 to about 20:1, and preferably about 1:15 to about 15:1.

[0058] In a preferred embodiment, ashram and kretzym are present in a weight ratio of about 15.4:1, preferably about 14.8:1, preferably about 10.2:1, preferably about 7.7:1, and preferably about 6.1:1.

[0059] Unless otherwise indicated, the ratios disclosed herein are weight ratios.

[0060] In another embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a method for controlling weeds, the method being: Ashram and At least one cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide, At least one pesticide-acceptable excipient, The step includes treating weeds with a herbicide composition containing The present invention provides a method for applying a herbicide composition in a reduced dose.

[0061] In a preferred embodiment, the present disclosure is a method for controlling weeds, the method being: Ashram and Cretogym and, At least one pesticide-acceptable excipient, The step includes treating weeds with a herbicide composition containing The present invention provides a method for applying a herbicide composition in a reduced dose.

[0062] According to one embodiment, a combination / composition of herbicides comprising ashram and at least one cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide exists in the form of a tank mix or a pre-formulated (premix) composition.

[0063] In one embodiment, the present invention provides a combination / composition of herbicides comprising ashram and at least one cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide, which controls about 10% to about 100% of weeds, preferably about 55% to about 100% of weeds.

[0064] In one embodiment, a combination / composition of herbicides comprising ashram and at least one cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide is applied in an effective amount to a plant, or plant-derived material, or to its location. The selection of the effective amount depends on the density of weed spread, weather patterns, crop health, etc.

[0065] In one embodiment, the combinations / compositions and methods disclosed herein can be used to control undesirable vegetation / weeds, including broadleaf weeds and grass weeds.

[0066] In one embodiment, the weed may be selected from the group of weeds of the genus Poaceae including: Echinochloa crusgalli, Setaria viridis, Setaria faberi, Setaria glauca, Setaria geniculata, Digitaria ciliaris, Digitaria sanguinalis, Digitaria horizontalis, Digitaria insularis, Eleusine genus, Eleusine indica, Poa annua, Alospecurus aequalis, Alopecurus myosuroides, Avena fatua, Sorghum halepense, Sorghum vulgare, Agropyron repens, Lolium multiflorum, Lolium perenne, Lolium rigidum, Bromus secalinus, Bromus tectorum, Hordeum jubatum, Aegilops cylindrica, Phalaris arundinacea, Phalaris minor, Apera spicaventi, Panicum dichotomiflorum, Panicum texanum, Panicum maximum, Brachiaria platyphylla, Brachiaria ruziziensis, Brachiaria plantaginea, Brachiaria decumbens, Brachiaria brizantha, Brachiaria humidicola, Cenchrus echinatus, Cenchrus pauciflorus, Eriochloa villosa, Pennisetum setosum, Chloris gayana, Eragrostis pilosa, Rhynchelitrum repens, Dactyloctenium aegyptium, Ischaemum rugosum, Oryza sativa, Paspalum notatum, Paspalum maritimum, Pennisetum clandestinum, Pennisetum setosum, Rottboelliacochinchinensis, Galium aparine, Galium murale, Puccinellia fasciculata, Carex lenticularis, Carex eleusinoides, Acrachne genus, or combinations thereof.

[0067] In a preferred embodiment, the weed is selected from the group including Lolium multiflorum (Italian ryegrass or annual ryegrass), goosegrass, Acrachne (genus of grass), Carex eleusinoides (goosegrass), Carex lenticularis (goosegrass), Eleusine (genus of grass), Eleusine indica (Indian goosegrass or wiregrass), Gallium aparine (cleaver), Gallium murale (small goosegrass), Puccinellia fasciculata (salt marsh goosegrass), or a combination thereof.

[0068] In one embodiment, the weed is selected from the group including Italian ryegrass, goosegrass, annual bluegrass, or a combination thereof.

[0069] In one embodiment, the combinations / compositions and methods disclosed herein can be used to control undesirable vegetation / weeds in various crops and non-crop applications. In several embodiments, the compositions and methods disclosed herein can be used to control undesirable vegetation / weeds in crops. Examples of crops in which combinations according to this disclosure may be used include: corn, rice, wheat, barley, rye, oats, sorghum, cotton, soybeans, peanuts, buckwheat, beets, rapeseed, sunflowers, sugarcane, tobacco, etc.; vegetables: nightshade vegetables such as eggplant, tomato, pimeto, pepper, potato; cucurbit vegetables such as cucumber, pumpkin, zucchini, watermelon, melon, tomato; radish, turnip, horseradish, etc. Brassicaceae vegetables such as raspberry, Chinese cabbage, cabbage, mustard greens, broccoli, and cauliflower; Asteraceae vegetables such as burdock, garland chrysanthemum, Korean thistle, and lettuce; Liliaceae plants such as leeks, onions, garlic, and asparagus; Apiaceae vegetables such as carrots, parsley, celery, and American angelica tree; Chenopodiaceae vegetables such as spinach and chard; Lamiaceae vegetables such as perilla, mint, and basil; strawberries, sweet potatoes Potatoes, yams, taro, etc.; flowers, ornamental plants, grass; fruits: pome fruits such as apples, pears, and quince; stone fruits such as peaches, plums, nectarines, Japanese apricots, cherries, apricots, and prunes; citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits; nuts such as chestnuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, pistachios, cashews, and macadamia nuts; blueberries, cranberries, blackberries, and raspberries. This includes, but is not limited to, berries, grapes, persimmons, olives, plums, bananas, coffee, dates, coconuts, and other fruit trees; tea, mulberry, flowering plants, European ash, birch, dogwood, eucalyptus, ginkgo, lilac, maple, oak, poplar, judas tree, sweetgum, plane tree, zelkova, Japanese cypress, fir, poison hemlock, juniper, pine, spruce, and Japanese yew.

[0070] In one embodiment, the disclosure provides the use of a herbicide combination / composition comprising ashram and at least one cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide for controlling weeds. In one embodiment, the disclosure provides the use of a herbicide combination / composition comprising ashram and at least one cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide for improving the yield of a desired crop.

[0071] In another embodiment, the herbicide combinations / compositions of the present disclosure may be applied in combination with pesticide active ingredients, such as fertilizers, macronutrients, micronutrients, biological preparations, biostimulants, plant extracts, synergists, or combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the macronutrients or micronutrients are selected from the group including nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, sulfur, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, boron, manganese, chlorine, molybdenum, nickel, or combinations thereof.

[0072] In another embodiment, additional herbicides / pesticides may be mixed with adjuvants or biostimulants or pesticides or fertilizer compounds, and such components may be mixed in the tank before spraying.

[0073] According to one embodiment, a herbicide combination / composition comprising ashram and at least one cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide is applied from a pre-dosing device, napsack sprayer, spray tank, spray aircraft, or irrigation system, or drone, or spot spray system. Typically, the herbicide combination / composition is prepared to the desired application concentration using water, buffers, and / or further additives to obtain a ready-to-use spray solution or herbicide combination / composition comprising ashram and at least one cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide.

[0074] In another embodiment, a combination / composition of herbicides comprising ashram and at least one cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide may be used for application to the foliar surface, to the ground, or to the soil, or to plants, or to site or plant-generating material, or a combination thereof.

[0075] In another embodiment, a combination / composition of herbicides comprising ashram and at least one cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide can be used in agricultural land such as fields, paddy fields, lawns and orchards, or in non-agricultural land, fallow land, or for chemical fallow land application.

[0076] In another embodiment, the Disclosure further provides a kit comprising a combination / composition of herbicides containing ashram and at least one cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide for controlling weed growth or improving the yield of a desired crop, and instructions for use. The instructions for use typically include instructions for applying the combination / composition of herbicides containing ashram and at least one cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide to a plant, or to a location or its plant-producing material.

[0077] According to one embodiment, a kit consisting of multiple parts is (a) Ashram and, (b) at least one cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide, It is equipped with, and optionally, (c) Instructions for use It is further equipped with [this feature].

[0078] In one embodiment, a combination of herbicides comprising ashram and at least one cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide may provide synergistic control of weeds in the pre-germination and / or post-germination stages. In another embodiment, the herbicide combination is synergistic and effective in improving the yield of the desired crop by controlling weeds. The herbicide combination further provides increased crop yield and crop quality.

[0079] Considering the above, it will be clear that several advantages of this disclosure are achieved and other favorable results can be obtained. Although this disclosure has been fully disclosed, it will be understood that numerous additional modifications and alterations to this disclosure can be made without deviating from the scope of this disclosure.

[0080] This disclosure can be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential features. Therefore, these embodiments should be considered in all cases illustrative and not limiting. [Examples]

[0081] Example 1: Efficacy of Ashram and Cretozyme on Italian Ryegrass We evaluated combinations of herbicides containing ashram and cretodymium to assess the effectiveness of each combination in controlling Italian ryegrass at 34 days post-application (DAA). The spray rate used was 1000 L / ha. No phytotoxicity was observed in the crops. The results are summarized in Table 1.

[0082] [Table 1]

[0083] The effectiveness predicted by Colby's formula for the following is calculated as follows: Ashram + Cretozyme (10 + 1 L / ha) = 40 Ashram + Cretogym (10 + 1.5 L / ha) = 47

[0084] A combination of herbicides containing ashram at a reduced dose of 5 L / ha and cretodym at a reduced dose was observed to show significant control compared to the actual higher doses.

[0085] Example 2: Efficacy of Ashram and Cretozyme on Italian Ryegrass We evaluated combinations of herbicides containing ashram and cretodymium to assess the effectiveness of each combination in controlling Italian ryegrass at 35 days post-application (DAA). The spray rate used was 1000 L / ha. No phytotoxicity was observed in the crops. The results are summarized in Table 2.

[0086] [Table 2]

[0087] The effectiveness predicted by Colby's formula for the following is calculated as follows: Ashram + Cretozyme (10 + 1 L / ha) = 65 Ashram + Cretogym (10 + 1.5 L / ha) = 77

[0088] A combination of herbicides containing ashram at a reduced dose of 5 L / ha and cretodym at a reduced dose was observed to show significant control compared to the actual higher doses.

[0089] Example 3: Efficacy of Ashram and Cretozyme against Goosegrass The effectiveness of combinations of herbicides containing ashram and cretodymium was evaluated based on the control percentage of goosegrass at 43 days post-application (DAA). The spraying rate used was 1000 L / ha. No plant toxicity was observed in the crops. The results are summarized in Table 3.

[0090] [Table 3]

[0091] A combination of herbicides containing ashram at a reduced dose of 5 L / ha and cretodym at a reduced dose was observed to show significant control.

[0092] Example 4: Efficacy of Ashram and Cretozyme against Annual Bluegrass The effectiveness of combinations of herbicides containing ashram and cretodymium was evaluated in terms of the percentage of annual bluegrass control at 28 days post-application (DAA). The spraying rate used was 1000 L / ha. No plant toxicity was observed in the crops. The results are summarized in Table 4.

[0093] [Table 4]

[0094] A combination of herbicides containing a reduced dose of ashram at 5 L / ha and a reduced dose of cretodym showed significant control.

[0095] Example 5: Efficacy of Ashram and Cretozyme against Goosegrass The effectiveness of combinations of herbicides containing ashram and cretodymium was evaluated based on the percentage of goosegrass control at 29 days post-application (DAA) at multiple application rates. The spray volume used was 1000 L / ha. No plant toxicity was observed in the crops. The results are summarized in Table 5.

[0096] [Table 5]

[0097] It was observed that combinations of herbicides containing reduced doses of ashram (6 L / ha, 5 L / ha, and 4 L / ha) and cretodymium (1.25 L / ha, 1 L / ha, and 0.8 L / ha) showed significant control.

Claims

1. A method for controlling weeds, Ashram and At least one cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide, A method comprising the step of treating weeds with a combination of reduced-dose herbicides, including

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide is selected from the group including cretodym, alloxidim, butyroxidim, cloproxidim, cycloxidim, feproxidim, prophoxidim, cethoxidim, tepraloxidim, tralcoxidim, or combinations thereof.

3. The method according to claim 2, wherein the cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide is cretodym.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein Ashram is applied at an application rate of approximately 1200 g a.i. / ha to approximately 3800 g a.i. / ha.

5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide is applied at an application rate of approximately 110 g a.i. / ha to approximately 375 g a.i. / ha.

6. The method according to claim 1, wherein Ashram and the cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide are present in a weight ratio of about 1:25 to about 25:

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7. The method according to claim 1, which provides control of about 55% to about 100% of broadleaf weeds and grass weeds with a reduced dose of the aforementioned herbicide combination.

8. The method according to claim 7, wherein the weed is selected from the group including Italian ryegrass, goosegrass, annual bluegrass, or a combination thereof.

9. The use of a combination of reduced-dose herbicides for controlling weeds, wherein the combination of herbicides is Ashram and At least one cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide, The use of a combination of herbicides containing [specific ingredient].

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