756-09-2 | Flupropanate

CAS:756-09-2 | Flupropanate ,Description

Flupropanate is a synthetic herbicide used in the agricultural industry, particularly for weed control in cereal and grass crops. It is a member of the phenoxypropionic acid herbicide family and is one of the more widely used herbicides in the world. It is a non-selective herbicide, meaning it kills all plants that it comes in contact with, including both weeds and crops. It is a popular choice for farmers due to its low cost and effectiveness.
 

Scientific Research Applications

• Control of Chilean Needle Grass in Pastures: Flupropanate is used to control Chilean needle grass in grazing enterprises in southeastern Australia. It's a soil uptake herbicide effective in reducing this grass, but its application can lead to increases in bare ground and broadleaf weed cover (Grech et al., 2014).
• Pasture Species Susceptibilities: Flupropanate's effects on various pasture species have been studied in vitro. It is generally effective against stipoid grasses but shows variable selectivity towards other pasture species (Lamoureaux et al., 2015).
• Impact on Nassella Trichotoma: Research indicates that flupropanate is effective against Nassella trichotoma in pastures, showing high mortality rates at certain application levels. However, it may be necessary to apply more than the label-recommended rate for complete control (Jackman & Saville, 2017).
• Effect on Pasture Species Composition: Application of flupropanate for nassella tussock control can significantly impact pasture species composition. It can be damaging to some key pasture species, depending on the application site (Lusk et al., 2017).
• Preventing Giant Parramatta Grass Reinfestation: Reduced rates of flupropanate can be effective in preventing reinfestation of giant Parramatta grass in pastures after a cropping phase. This approach offers benefits like reduced cost and greater pasture tolerance (Andrews, 2009).

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