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Bracken control by asulam

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 December 2011

B. J. Heywood
B. J. Heywood
Affiliation:
May & Baker Ltd, Ongar, Essex
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Synopsis

The chemical, physical and biological properties of asulam make this herbicide well suited for the selective control of bracken in various situations. These properties are reviewed and conditions considered to optimise the control of bracken and minimise the effect on the environment on both a short- and long-term basis.

The role of surfactants and mineral oils is considered.

Type
Research Article
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Proceedings of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, Section B: Biological Sciences , Volume 81 , Issue 1-2: Bracken in Scotland , 1982 , pp. 111 - 116
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Society of Edinburgh 1982

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