Halosulfuron-methyl kills nutsedge through selective ALS enzyme inhibition
the verdict
SUPPORTED
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Halosulfuron-methyl is well-documented as an effective postemergence herbicide for controlling yellow and purple nutsedge by targeting the acetolactate synthase (ALS) enzyme.
Evidence for · 4
Control of yellow and purple nutsedge in elevated CO2 environments with glyphosate and halosulfuron.
2015 · cited by 55
Paper 2 studies halosulfuron efficacy for postemergence control of purple and yellow nutsedge.
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More for · 3
Halosulfuron Reduced Purple Nutsedge (<i>Cyperus rotundus</i>) Tuber Production and Viability
2014 · cited by 22
Paper 3 demonstrates that halosulfuron is an effective herbicide for controlling purple nutsedge foliage and reducing tuber viability.
PRE herbicides and POST halosulfuron for purple nutsedge control in tomato grown in plasticulture systems
Occurrence of Resistance to ALS Inhibitors in European Cyperus esculentus L.: Characterisation and Implications for Management
2020 · cited by 6
Paper 8 analyzes resistance to halosulfuron and azimsulfuron through target-site acetolactate synthase (ALS) mutations, confirming the herbicide's mode of action.