Herbicide management for horseweed (Conyza spp.) control in post-emergence under flooded rice

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the efficacy of commonly used post-emergence herbicides under flooded rice fields, for Conyza spp. control. The greenhouse experiment employed a factorial setup with factor A denoting the presence or absence of a water layer post-application, and factor B representing different herbicides, to C. sumatrensis. In field trials, were applied when the rice plantation was on V3 stage. Evaluations were control (%), roots and shoot dry weight of Conyza spp., as well as injury (%), number of grains per panicle, and grain yield (ha−1) of rice. The applications of imazapyr + imazapic, florpyrauxifen-benzyl, imazethapyr, penoxsulam, quinclorac, bentazon, triclopyr-butyl, saflufenacil and ethoxysulfuron followed by water layer entry led to Conyza spp. control surpassing 80% at 28 DAA. The herbicides florpyrauxifen-benzyl, quinclorac, triclopyr-butyl, and saflufenacil, without flooding after application, demonstrated Sumatran fleabane control equal to or greater than 80% at 28 DAA. Effective water layer management is crucial for Conyza spp. control in zero-grade rice cultivation areas.