Experience with GOLTIX® TITAN® controlling annual dicotyledonous weeds in beets

Abstract

The herbicide GOLTIX® TITAN® is the unique combination of two active ingredients, Metamitrone (525 g/L) and Quinmerac (40 g/L). GOLTIX® TITAN® is used for the control of annual dicotyledonous weeds in sugar and fodder beets. Registration was granted for the post emergence splitting application with 3 x 2,0 L/ha (3 applications). This corresponds to the amount of 3150 g Metamitrone and 240 g Quinmerac per hectare at maximum application rate. The registration application for pre-emergence application has been submitted. Several field trials were carried out between 2009 and 2013. These trials revealed the optimized efficacy on important weeds in sugar beet production including Fool´s parsley (Aethusa cynapium), Cleavers (Gallium aparine) and Fat-hen (Chenopodium album). Selectivity was examined in all of these trials and showed good results with all relevant mixtures at all application times. The two active ingredients have different modes of action; hence, the product plays an important role in resistance management. They can be applied flexibly and do not have any known negative influence on the environment. The successful formulation of this highly sophisticated sugar beet herbicide was confirmed by the available trial results. GOLTIX® TITAN® with its specified characteristics is the base for every weed control measure.

Keywords

• Cleavers
• Fool's Parsley
• metamitrone
• quinmerac
• sugar beet herbicide