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Control of Midland Bermudagrass ( Cynodon dactylon L. Pers.) 1
Author(s) -
Duell R. W.,
Ilnicki R. D.,
Furrer A. H.,
Taylor B. B.
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
agronomy journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.752
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1435-0645
pISSN - 0002-1962
DOI - 10.2134/agronj1974.00021962006600020006x
Subject(s) - cynodon dactylon , agronomy , forage , tillage , biology , weed control
Shallow fall and spring tillage and 2,2‐dichloropropionic acid (dalapon) were evaluated for 3 years in field experiments for the control of ‘Midland’ bermudagrass ( Cynodon dactylon L. Pers.). This high‐potential forage grass bears the stigma of common bermudagrass, a difficult widespread weed, and its use depends, in part, on developing practical control measures. Thorough fall rototilling to a depth of 8 cm exposed rhizomes to below‐freezing temperatures during winter months and resulted in a high degree of control in each of 3 years. Spring tillage was not effective. High rates of dalapon controlled Midland bermudagrass somewhat, but did not enhance control in fall‐tilled plots.