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Selectivity and Mode of Action of N-(3-chloro-4-methylphenyl)-2-methyl-pentanamide

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 June 2017

S. R. Colby  and
G. F. Warren
S. R. Colby
Affiliation:
Department of Horticulture
G. F. Warren
Affiliation:
Department of Horticulture
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Abstract

The herbicide, N-(3-chloro-4-methylphenyl)-2-methylpentanamide was applied to the foliage of tomato, a tolerant species, and eggplant, a susceptible species. Both species increased in tolerance to the herbicide with age but tomato increased at a much faster rate. Selectivity did not appear to be a function of differential wetting of foliage. Photosynthesis was shown to be involved in the phytotoxic action of the herbicide and starvation is suggested as a possible mode of action. Carbohydrates increased the tolerance of tomato plants and the fixation of labeled carbon dioxide in eggplant leaves was prevented by the herbicide.

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Research Article
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Weeds , Volume 10 , Issue 4 , October 1962 , pp. 308 - 310
Copyright
Copyright © 1962 Weed Science Society of America 

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