Haya: The Saudi Journal of Life Sciences (SJLS)
Volume-2 | Issue-08 | 298-305
Original Research Article
Performance of Metsulfuron Methyl 10% + Chlorimuron Ethyl 2% WP Against Annual Weed Inhibition in Transplanted Rice
M. M. Mahbub, M. K. A. Bhuiyan, M. M. Mir Kabir
Published : Nov. 30, 2017
Abstract
Weed infestation is one of the major threats to crop growth and yield.Weed
control is the method of limiting weed infestation so that crops can be grown
profitably. Metsulfuron methyl + Chlorimuron ethyl is a new post-emergence
herbicide in Bangladesh. Field trials were conducted at Bangladesh Rice Research
Institute (BRRI), Gazipur during Aman, 2014 and Boro, 2014-15 to evaluate the
efficacy of Metsulfuron methyl 10% + Chlorimuron ethyl 2% WP on weed
suppression and performance of transplanted rice. Metsulfuron methyl 10% +
Chlorimuron ethyl 2% WP @ 15, 20 and 25 g ha-1 were applied and Pyrazosulfuran
ethyl @ 125 g ha-1, weed free and unweeded control were used for comparison.
Visual observation indicated that this herbicide possesses high selectivity and not
toxic to rice plants. The results revealed that the major weed flora associated with the
transplanted rice was mainly comprised of two grasses, two sedges and three
broadleaves in Aman, 2014 and two grasses, two sedge and two broad leaves in Boro,
2014-15. The most dominant weeds were Cyperus difformis, Echinochloa crus-galli,
Scirpus maritimus and Monochoria vaginalis in both the growing seasons.
Application of Metsulfuron methyl 10% + Chlorimuron ethyl 2% WP @ 20 g ha-1
was most effective to suppress weed density and dry masses in both the seasons
resulting increased grain yield more than 30% as compared to unweeded control.
Therefore, Metsulfuron methyl 10% + Chlorimuron ethyl 2% WP @ 20 g ha-1 should
apply at one to two leaf stage of weed may be recommended for effectively control
weed in transplanted rice.