Imazethapyr Herbicide Mixtures for Post-Emergent Resistant Weed Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing herbicides like imazethapyr face challenges in achieving effective post-emergent weed control, particularly for Commelinids, with a need for improved activity, spectrum, application rates, compatibility with crops, and reliable weed control.
Innovation Solution
A composition comprising herbicide A (e.g., ethyl 2-[2-[[3-chloro-5-fluoro-6-[3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-1-yl]-2-pyridyl]oxy]phenoxy]acetate or its salts, imazethapyr, and optionally herbicide C (e.g., saflufenacil, trifludimoxazin, glyphosate, glufosinate, 2,4-D, pyroxasulfone) is applied post-emergently, exhibiting a synergistic herbicidal effect beyond additive activity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single herbicide is used for post-emergent weed control, then the application is simple, but the herbicidal activity and spectrum of activity are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines herbicide A with imazethapyr and optionally herbicide C to create a synergistic mixture that achieves superior herbicidal activity and broader spectrum of activity compared to individual herbicides, while maintaining practical application simplicity through a single composition application
2Reliability
If herbicide application rates are increased to improve weed control, then weed control effectiveness improves, but compatibility with useful plants deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the parameter of herbicide concentration by using a synergistic mixture where herbicide A is combined with imazethapyr and optionally herbicide C. This allows achieving effective weed control at lower total application rates compared to using single herbicides at high rates, thereby maintaining compatibility with useful plants while improving weed control effectiveness
3Reliability
If a broad spectrum of herbicidal activity is achieved using multiple compounds, then weed control coverage improves, but the complexity of the composition increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges herbicide A with imazethapyr and optionally herbicide C to create a composition that achieves broad spectrum of activity against various weed species including Commelinids. The merging of these specific herbicides provides enhanced and synergistic herbicidal activity across a wide range of weeds while maintaining manageable composition complexity through a defined combination rather than multiple separate applications
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a method for post-emergent weed control, which comprises applying an effective amount of a composition comprising herbicide A (component A), imazethapyr (component B) and optionally herbicide C (component C) to emerged weeds, or an area, where weeds are growing.