Sethoxydim is a postemergent herbicide for control of grass weeds in a wide variety of

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crops. p. 5. Sethoxydim is sold under brand names including , Torpedo, Ultima, Vantage, Conclude, and Rezult. It is manufactured by

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, TopPro, and Monterey Lawn and Garden.

Mode of Action

Sethoxydim is a substituted

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DIM herbicide, a type of Acetyl-CoA carboxylase inhibitor (ACCase herbicide), WSSA/ HRAC Group 1 (formerly in HRAC A).

Resistance

Resistant crops

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(corn) resistant to ACCase inhibitors has been produced by selection under sethoxydim application.

References

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