Upbeet: triflusulfuron-methyl

Trade Names	Upbeet
Formulation	DF
Guaranteed active concentration	50%
Groups	2
Ontario Schedule	2
Winter Storage	C
Chemical Family	Sulfonylurea
Crop and/or Non-Crop Registrations	Sugar beets. With Betamix on sugar beets.
Sensitive Weeds	Redroot and green pigweed, velvetleaf.
Uptake and Translocation	Following foliar application, the herbicide is rapidly absorbed and translocated in both the xylem and phloem to growing points of sensitive weeds.
Basis of Selectivity	Inhibition of acetolactase synthase (ALS) enzyme in susceptible plants that leads to a rapid cessation of cell division and plant growth. Tolerant species rapidly metabolize the herbicide into non-phytotoxic metabolites.
Application Methods	Postemergence.
Residual Activity	None.
Unique Characteristics	Must be applied with an approved adjuvant system including 0.2% v/v non-ionic surfactant. Addition of 28% urea ammonium nitrate (U.A.N.) at 2 L/ha will improve weed control. Plant death of target weeds may take from 1-3 weeks for visual symptoms to develop. Symptoms develop more quickly under favourable growing conditions.
Manufacturer / Registrant	Dupont Canada Inc.