Dominic F Alonso

US Patent:

20110218106, Sep 8, 2011

Filed:

Dec 13, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/966542

Inventors:

Eric Paige Webster - Baton Rouge LA, US
Dominic Frank Alonso - Linden CA, US
Sergio Comparini - Yuma AZ, US
Wallace Keith Majure - West Monroe LA, US
Sandra Alcaraz - Yuma AZ, US
Charles Paul Grasso - Yuma AZ, US
Eric James McEwen - Westwood Hills KS, US
Tak Wai Cheung - Yuma AZ, US

Assignee:

Gowan Co. - Yuma AZ

International Classification:

A01N 43/66
A01P 3/00
A01P 7/00
A01P 13/00
A01P 21/00

US Classification:

504134, 514241

Abstract:

Provided are improved agricultural processes for the improved cultivation of rice wherein the crops are treated to control undesired vegetative growth using a plant treatment composition comprising both halosulfuron and thifensulfuron to provide improved herbicidal efficacy against , commonly referred to as “duck salad”. Also provided are compositions useful in the improved agricultural processes, as well as herbicidal treatment regimens. Unexpectedly high rates of efficacy against , amongst rice plant in rice crops are disclosed.