Trifolium tumens (Talish Clover) is a long-lived, deep rooting perennial legume, with the potential to be developed as a drought tolerant forage plant suitable for growing in low rainfall temperate regions. The research objective was to develop an effective herbicide program for management of weeds in seed crops of T. tumens during establishment. Glasshouse experiments were undertaken using 8 pre-emergent and 29 post-emergent herbicides. The effect of herbicides on plant numbers, leaf number, shoot number, leaf width, plant height, and damage rating, were recorded, and lists of potential pre- and post-emergent herbicides were assembled. Further field and glasshouse experiments will confirm acceptable rates of application for implementing a successful weed control program in seed crops of T. tumens.
Funding
AgriFutures
History
Publication title
Proceedings of the 16th Australian Agronomy Conference 2012
Editors
I Yunusa and GJ Blair
Pagination
1-5
Department/School
Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)
Publisher
Australian Society of Agronomy
Place of publication
University of New England, Armidale, NSW
Event title
16th Australian Agronomy Conference
Event Venue
University of New England, Armidale, NSW
Date of Event (Start Date)
2012-10-14
Date of Event (End Date)
2012-10-18
Rights statement
Copyright 2012 the Regional Institute Ltd & the authors