Glufosinate Ammonium
Trade Names: Ignite, Liberty 200SN
Group 10
Site of Action: Inhibitors of glutamine synthetase
Symptoms
Following POST emergence application:
- 3- 5 days plants becomes chlorotic and wilted
- 1- 2 weeks plants become necrotic
- Bright sunlight, high humidity and moist soil increase the rate of development of these symptoms
There are no symptoms if the herbicide is applied PRE emergent
Uptake and Translocation
- Absorbed through foliage
- Minimal translocation- dependent on application rate and species treated
Persistence
- None
- There are no cropping or rotational restrictions after application