Spray retention, foliar uptake and translocation of glufosinate and glyphosate in Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ambrosia artemisiifolia plants exhibit stomata on both leaf surfaces and three types of trichomes: (i) small (<50 μm) spherical or ovoid, (ii) medium‐sized (50–100 μm) and (iii) long (100–200 μm) and sharp. Only the long and sharp trichomes were stained with AgNO₃, indicating the presence of hydrophilic domains. Epicuticular waxes appeared amorphous, consistent with high levels of spray retention. Glufosinate was readily taken up by A. artemisiifolia leaves, with maximum uptake of >80% of the applied label, and half maximum uptake being reached within 6 h. The foliar uptake of glyphosate was nearly complete and half of it was attained after 3 h. Glufosinate and glyphosate were ambimobile and their translocation out of the treated leaves amounted to 13–16% and 11–15% of the absorbed radioactive label respectively. Glufosinate was mainly directed to the apical developing tissues, with less amounts reaching the tissues below the treated leaves. Glyphosate was directed towards the sink tissues (apical developing tissues and roots). The sensitivity of A. artemisiifolia to glufosinate and glyphosate can be explained by high spray retention, rapid and important foliar uptake, and appreciable migration out of the parts of the plant hit by the spray.     

Low glyphosate rates do not affect Citrus limonia (L.) Osbeck seedlings

BACKGROUND: Glyphosate is used to control weeds in citrus orchards, and accidental spraying or wind drift onto the seedlings may cause growth arrest owing to metabolism disturbance. Two experiments were carried out to investigate the effect of non‐lethal rates (0, 180, 360 and 720 g AI ha^?1) of glyphosate on four‐month‐old ‘Cravo’ lime, Citrus limonia (L.) Osbeck, seedlings. Photosynthesis and the concentrations of shikimic acid, total free amino acids and phenolic acids were evaluated. RESULTS: Only transitory effects were observed in the contents of shikimate and total free amino acids. No visual effects were observed. CONCLUSION: The present study showed that glyphosate at non‐lethal rates, which is very usual when accidental spraying or wind drift occurs in citrus orchard, did not cause severe metabolic damage in ‘Cravo’ lime seedlings. Copyright © 2009 Society of Chemical Industry     

3%卵磷脂·维生素E对草甘膦的增效作用及在植物体内吸收与传导的影响

为明确助剂3%卵磷脂·维生素E (商品名为安融乐^?,AnnGro^?)对草甘膦的增效作用及其在植物体内的吸收与传导的影响,以空心莲子草Alternanthera philoxeroides为试验材料,通过生物测定计算了安融乐^?分别与2种草甘膦异丙胺盐水剂(商品名分别为“发达”和“农达”)混用后的ED₅₀值和ED₉₀值,以及药液表面张力和药液与叶面的接触角;利用同位素示踪技术测定了¹⁴C-草甘膦在空心莲子草体内的吸收与传导。结果表明:与草甘膦异丙胺盐水剂单用相比,安融乐^?与2种草甘膦异丙胺盐水剂混用后空心莲子草的死亡时间均提前1 d;ED₅₀值和ED₉₀值分别降低34.9%、21.4%和35.9%、23.3%;药液表面张力和药液与叶面的接触角均显著降低。处理4 d后,¹⁴C-草甘膦+安融乐?处理的空心莲子草体内的¹⁴C-草甘膦总吸收量、在植物体内总传导...     

草甘膦作用机制和抗性研究进展

草甘膦是迄今为止最为重要、应用最广泛和最优秀的除草剂之一。然而,由于抗草甘膦转基因作物的广泛商业化导致草甘膦使用量迅速增长,杂草抗药性发生,这不仅对草甘膦的药效发挥和未来可持续应用造成了严重影响,而且对现代农业生产安全构成了威胁。本文通过对草甘膦的作用机理、草甘膦抗性杂草发展现状和抗性机制进行系统的总结和分析,以期为我国草甘膦的抗性研究和科学使用提供参考。     

Comparison of efficacy, absorption and translocation of three glyphosate formulations on velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti)

Growth analysis, absorption and translocation studies were conducted to compare a 1-aminomethanamide dihydrogen tetraoxosulfate (GLY-A) formulation of glyphosate with two isopropylamine (GLY-IPA-1, GLY-IPA-2) formulations of glyphosate on velvetleaf. The two isopropylamine formulations differed by the presence of a surfactant in the formulation, GLY-IPA-1 containing surfactant whereas GLY-IPA-2 did not. Four- to six-leaf velvetleaf was treated with GLY-A and GLY-IPA-1 and GLY-IPA-2 (0, 50, 67, 89, 119, 158, 280, 420, 560 and 840 g AE ha(-1)) with and without ammonium sulfate (AMS; 20 g L(-1)). GLY-A and GLY-IPA-2 included a non-ionic surfactant (2.5 mL L(-1)) in the spray solution at all herbicide concentrations. No additional surfactant was added to GLY-IPA-1. The IC50 value for GLY-A was 88 g AE ha(-1) compared with 346 and 376 g AE ha(-1) for GLY-IPA-1 and GLY-IPA-2 respectively in the absence of AMS. When AMS (20 g L(-1)) was added to the spray solution, the estimated IC50 values were 143, 76 and 60 g AE ha(-1) for GLY-IPA-1, GLY-IPA-2 and GLY-A respectively. Absorption of 14C-glyphosate into the third leaf of five- to six-leaf velvetleaf was three- to sixfold greater 72 h after treatment (HAT) when applied as GLY-A compared with GLY-IPA-1 and GLY-IPA-2 respectively in the absence of AMS. AMS (20 g L(-1)) increased absorption of 14C-glyphosate in all glyphosate formulations two- to threefold, but differences among the formulations remained. Approximately three- and sixfold more 14C-glyphosate applied as GLY-A had translocated out of the treated leaf compared with GLY-IPA-1 and GLY-IPA-2 respectively by 72 HAT. Adding AMS (20 g L(-1)) increased translocation of 14C-glyphosate out of the treated leaf approximately 2.5-fold for all three formulations. The increased efficacy of GLY-A versus GLY-IPA-1 and GLY-IPA-2 on velvetleaf is due to the greater rate of absorption and subsequent translocation of glyphosate out of the treated leaf. AMS increased the efficacy of all three formulations by increasing absorption and translocation of glyphosate in the plant.     

Effects of adjuvants and temperature on glyphosate absorption by cultured cells of velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti Medic.)

Effects of temperature and three adjuvants (ammonium sulphate, Armoblen T/25, and BanDrift) on absorption of glyphosate by suspension-cultured velvetleaf (Abutilon theo phrasti) cells were examined. Velvetleaf cells absorbed glyphosate to a concentration about 40% of the external media concentration following incubation for 3 h. Ammonium sulphate at concentrations of 0.1 mM to 10.0 mM did not significantly affect glyphosate absorption. The results were similar for Armoblen T/25. However, Armoblen T/25 was toxic to the cells at concentrations as low as 0.002% (v/v). BanDrift showed no toxicity to the cells, but significantly increased glyphosate absorption. This stimulation of glyphosate absorption was present at 4°C as well as 28°C. Effets d'adjuvants et de la température surl'absorption du glyphosate par des cellules cultivées de jute de Chine (Abutilon theophrasti Medic.) Les effets de la température et de 3 adjuvants (sulfate d'ammonium, Armoblen T/25 et BanDrift) sur l'absorption du glyphosate par une culture en suspension de cellules de jute de Chine (Abutilon theophrasti) ont étéétudiées. Les cellules de jute de Chine ont absorbé le glyphosate à une concentration voisine de 40% de la concentration du milieu externe après une incubation de 3 heures. Le sulfate d'ammonium à des concentrations de 0,1 mM à 10 mM n'a pas significativement affecté l'absorption du glyphosate. Les résultats ont été similaires avec l'Armoblen T 25. Cependant, l'Armoblen T/25 était toxique pour les cellules à des concentrations aussi faibles que 0,002% (v/v). Le BanDrift n'a pas exprimé de toxicité vis-à-vis des cellules mais a significativement fait augmenter l'absorption du glyphosate. Cette stimulation de l'absorption du glyphosate était présente à 40 °C tout comme à 28°C. Wirkung von Zusatzstoffen und Temperatur auf die Absorption von Glyphosat in Zellkulturen der Samtpappel (Abutilon theophrasti Medic.) Die Wirkung der Temperatur und von 3 Zusatzstoffen (Ammoniumsulfat, Armoblen T/25, BanDrift) auf die Absorption von Glyphosat in Zellkultursuspensionen der Samtpappel (Abutilon theophrasti) wurde untersucht. Innerhalb 3 h absorbierten die Zellen Glyphosat bis zu 40% der Konzentration im Medium. Nach Zugabe von 0,1 bis 10,0 mM Ammoniumsulfat wurde die Glyphosatauf-nahme nicht signifikant beeinflußt. Bei Armoblen T/25 waren die Ergebnisse ähnlich, doch war dieser Zusatzstoff schon bei 0,002 Vol.-% toxisch. BanDrift war nicht toxisch und erhöhte die Absorption signifikant, sowohl bei 4 als auch bei 28 °C.     

三种杂草对草甘膦的敏感性及处理后植株体内莽草酸积累量差异

为明确不同杂草对草甘膦的敏感性,以稗 Echinochloa crusgalli 、马唐 Digitaria sanguinalis 、藜 Chenopodium album 为供试材料,采用生物测定法和吸光光度法分别测定了草甘膦对3种杂草的抑制中浓度(GR50),以及不同剂量处理后杂草体内莽草酸积累量的变化。经410 g/hm2(有效成分)的草甘膦处理后,稗体内莽草酸积累量呈上升-下降-上升趋势,而马唐和藜则表现为缓慢上升,根据此剂量处理下莽草酸积累趋势得出,3种杂草对草甘膦的敏感性由高到低依次为稗、藜和马唐,与生测法的结果一致。经820~3 280 g/hm2(有效成分)的草甘膦处理后,3种杂草体内莽草酸积累量从第2 d开始急剧升高,增长速率随着草甘膦处理剂量的增加而加大;处理后稗、马唐和藜体内莽草酸积累量最高值差异显著,分别为1 137.9、4 989.7和2 084.2 μ g/g,为各自对照水平的16.7、23.7和82.9倍。该研究结果可为系统检测杂草对草甘膦的敏感性提供依据。     

Effects of repeated glyphosate applications on soil microbial community composition and the mineralization of glyphosate

Background: Repeated applications may have a greater impact on the soil microbial community than a single application of glyphosate. Experiments were conducted to study the effect of one, two, three, four or five applications of glyphosate on soil microbial community composition and glyphosate mineralization and distribution of ¹⁴C residues in soil. RESULTS: Fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) common to gram‐negative bacteria were present in higher concentrations following five applications relative to one, two, three or four applications both 7 and 14 days after application (DAA). Additionally, sequencing of 16S rRNA bacterial genes indicated that the abundance of the gram‐negative Burkholderia spp. was increased following the application of glyphosate. The cumulative percentage ¹⁴C mineralized 14 DAA was reduced when glyphosate was applied 4 or 5 times relative to the amount of ¹⁴C mineralized following one, two or three applications. Incorporation of ¹⁴C residues into soil microbial biomass was greater following five glyphosate applications than following the first application 3 and 7 DAA. CONCLUSION: These studies suggest that the changes in the dissipation or distribution of glyphosate following repeated applications of glyphosate may be related to shifts in the soil microbial community composition. Copyright © 2009 Society of Chemical Industry     

Mobility and leaching of glyphosate: a review

There is currently concern that glyphosate, a strongly sorbing non-selective herbicide which is widely used in Europe, may be leached from the root zone into drainage water and groundwater. The purpose of this review is to present and discuss the state of knowledge with respect to the mobility and leaching of glyphosate from agricultural soils. Specific attention is given to the adsorption behaviour of glyphosate and the analysis of available studies on glyphosate transport. In addition, there are a number of experimental and numerical studies indicating that other strongly sorbing substances may be transported rapidly to the sub-surface. The experimental studies analysed in the paper encompass column-, lysimeter- and field-scale experiments on glyphosate transport. The experimental findings, combined with transport studies on other strongly sorbing pesticides in the literature, support the hypothesis that transport of glyphosate may be caused by an interaction of high rainfall events shortly after application on wet soils showing the presence of preferential flow paths. Concentrations of glyphosate in European groundwater have been reported occasionally but monitoring is still limited.     

Selective complexometric determination of glyphosate and related compounds

A complexometric method has been developed for the selective determination of glyphosate and related compounds. The method is based upon the different pH-dependence of tridentate and tetradentate ligand-metal complex stabilities. Glyphosate, the tridentate ligand forms a stable copper complex at pH ≥ 8 only, whereas N-carboxymethyl-N-phosphonomethylglycine and N,N-bis(phosphonomethyl)glycine, the tetradentate ligands, form sufficiently stable bismuth complexes even at low pH. The method, therefore, consists of aliquot titrations in basic and acidic media, using metal ion titrant solutions. The first aliquot containing N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine plus N-carboxymethyl-N-phosphonomethylglycine or N,N,-bis(phosphonomethyl)glycine is titrated with bismuth volumetric solution at pH 1.8–2–5 in the presence of methylthymol blue indicator. Quantities of the tetradentate ligands can be calculated from the bismuth consumption. The second aliquot is titrated with copper volumetric solution at pH 8–10, in the presence of murexide indicator. The content of glyphosate can be calculated from the difference between the copper and bismuth consumptions. Efficacy of the method is verified by analyses of standard mixtures and industrial samples.     

NaCl胁迫下不同葡萄砧木耐盐性与其离子吸收、光合特性的关系

为筛选耐盐葡萄砧木并探究其耐盐机制,以13种1 a生葡萄砧木为试材,研究100 mM NaCl浇灌处理下葡萄砧木的生长量、光合特性及植株体内Na⁺、Cl^-、K⁺、Mg²⁺、Ca²⁺的差异性变化。盐害指数结果表明：110R和101-14盐害指数较小,为高抗盐砧木,Dogridge、5BB和香槟尼为抗盐品种;5C、贝达和B.R.No.2为中抗盐砧木,Valiant和山河2号为盐敏感品种,188-08、3309C和140R盐害指数最大耐盐性最弱,为盐高敏感砧木。生理指标测定结果发现：NaCl胁迫下,砧木5BB、101-14、Valiant、山河2号、Dogridge、5C其茎粗增加量、新梢增加量与对照相比均存在显著性差异;各葡萄砧木净光合速率(P_n)、气孔导度、蒸腾速率(T_r)均显著低于对照组,盐胁迫后期,140R和188-08叶片P_n分别为0.38μmol·m^-2·S^-1和...     

Simulating evolution of glyphosate resistance in Lolium rigidum II: past, present and future glyphosate use in Australian cropping

Glyphosate is a key component of weed control strategies in Australia and worldwide. Despite widespread and frequent use, evolved resistance to glyphosate is rare. A herbicide resistance model, parameterized for Lolium rigidum has been used to perform a number of simulations to compare predicted rates of evolution of glyphosate resistance under past, present and projected future use strategies. In a 30‐year wheat, lupin, wheat, oilseed rape crop rotation with minimum tillage (100% shallow depth soil disturbance at sowing) and annual use of glyphosate pre‐sowing, L. rigidum control was sustainable with no predicted glyphosate resistance. When the crop establishment system was changed to annual no‐tillage (15% soil disturbance at sowing), glyphosate resistance was predicted in 90% of populations, with resistance becoming apparent after between 10 and 18 years when sowing was delayed. Resistance was predicted in 20% of populations after 25–30 years with early sowing. Risks of glyphosate resistance could be reduced by rotating between no‐tillage and minimum‐tillage establishment systems, or by rotating between glyphosate and paraquat for pre‐sowing weed control. The double knockdown strategy (sequential full rate applications of glyphosate and paraquat) reduced risks of glyphosate and paraquat resistance to <2%. Introduction of glyphosate‐resistant oilseed rape significantly increased predicted risks of glyphosate resistance in no‐tillage systems even when the double knockdown was practised. These increased risks could be offset by high crop sowing rates and weed seed collection at harvest. When no selective herbicides were available in wheat crops, the introduction of glyphosate‐resistant oilseed rape necessitated a return to a minimum‐tillage crop establishment system.     

Saflufenacil efficacy on horseweed and its interaction with glyphosate

Saflufenacil is a new herbicide on the market and its effectiveness on horseweed, several populations of which have evolved resistance to glyphosate, is not clear. In this research, the effect of adjuvants on the control of horseweed with saflufenacil in the field, the effect of the interaction between glyphosate and saflufenacil on glyphosate‐resistant and glyphosate‐susceptible horseweed and the patterns of uptake and translocation of glyphosate applied alone and in combination with saflufenacil in horseweed were evaluated. The addition of methylated seed oil to saflufenacil provided the best control of horseweed, with crop oil concentrate being intermediate in effect and non‐ionic surfactant ranking as the least‐effective adjuvant. The interaction between glyphosate and saflufenacil was additive with regards to the control of glyposate‐resistant horseweed. The glyphosate‐susceptible horseweed population absorbed 6–13% more ¹⁴C‐glyphosate than the glyphosate‐resistant population. The addition of saflufenacil reduced ¹⁴C‐glyphosate translocation in both the glyphosate‐resistant and the glyphosate‐susceptible horseweed populations by at least 6%; however, due to the exceptional efficacy of saflufenacil, these reductions did not reduce the level of control. Saflufenacil holds great potential as an alternative control option for glyphosate‐resistant horseweed and is a valuable tool in the management of resistant weeds.     

草甘膦与果尔混配最佳配比研究

采用等效线法分析室内生测结果表明,草甘膦与果尔混用具有增效作用。草甘膦与果尔有效成分比例为15.57∶1时增效最明显,增效指数为1.98;有效成分比例为24.72∶1时,混剂的成本可实现最低,此时增效指数为1.84。因此在生产中,草甘磷∶果尔在(15~25)∶1的比例之间选择一恰当的混合是可行的。     

转基因抗虫耐除草剂(Cry1Ac+EPSPS)玉米对草甘膦耐受性研究

将具有我国自主知识产权的抗虫、耐除草剂基因转化到玉米中获得兼具抗虫和耐除草剂的复合性状转基因玉米,实现了玉米复杂性状的有效改良,研究了转耐除草剂CC-2基因和可表达Bt毒素的cry1Ac基因的双抗玉米对除草剂的耐受性及目标蛋白表达量。通过调查喷施除草剂后玉米植株存活率及株高和生长发育情况,研究了转抗虫耐除草剂基因玉米‘CC-2×BT799’、抗虫玉米‘BT799’、耐除草剂玉米‘CC-2’,以及常规玉米‘郑58’在田间对除草剂的耐受性,并用ELISA测定了供试品种中CP4EPSPS和Cry1Ac蛋白含量。对草甘膦的耐受性试验表明,转复合基因玉米‘CC-2×BT799’与单抗草甘膦品种‘CC-2’对草甘膦均具有良好的耐受性。心叶期喷施草甘膦推荐施用剂量中量和2倍剂量对其株高和后期生长发育无不良影响。ELISA检测显示,CP4EPSPS蛋白在雄穗中的表达量较叶片稍高。且双抗品种‘CC-2×BT799’较‘CC-2’中的CP4EPSPS蛋白含量稍高。在雄穗中,‘BT799’的Cry1Ac蛋白含量与‘CC-2×BT799’相当。在叶片中,‘BT799’的Cry1Ac蛋白含量约为‘CC-2×BT799’的2倍。抗虫耐除草剂玉米能够有效抵御草甘膦的喷施,Cry1Ac蛋白含量在不同品种不同组织中存在差异。     

Efficacy and fate of glyphosate on Swedish railway embankments

The herbicide glyphosate, N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine, as Spectra (240 g AI litre(-1) SL; Monsanto Europe AB), RoundUp (360 g AI litre(-1) SL; Monsanto) and RoundUp Bio (360 g AI litre(-1) SL; Monsanto), have been used for weed control on Swedish railway embankments since 1986. This article summarizes results from studies of the weed effect and behaviour of glyphosate for the period 1984-2003. Studies on a railway embankment with a range of application rates showed excellent weed control at 5 litre ha(-1) of RoundUp Bio. The appearance of glyphosate and its metabolite AMPA [(aminomethyl)phosphonic acid] in the embankment, eg mobility and persistence, was also studied. Mobility was low in most cases, the main proportion of both glyphosate and AMPA being found in the upper 30-cm layer although minor amounts penetrated to lower depths. The 50% disappearance time of glyphosate was generally <5 months in railway embankments but cases with longer persistence were found. Transport to the groundwater was observed for glyphosate and AMPA in groundwater pipes along tracks. Downward transport appears to be dependent on the application rate, which should not exceed 3 litre ha(-1) of RoundUp Bio to avoid groundwater contamination. A lower rate of glyphosate mixed with a low rate of another herbicide may achieve acceptable weed control and be environmentally safer.     

Absorption and translocation of glyphosate with conventional and organosilicone adjuvants

This study was conducted to determine the effects of three organosilicone-based and six conventional organic adjuvants on the absorption and translocation of ¹⁴C-glyphosate in guineagrass and redroot pigweed. The organosilicone adjuvants produced rapid absorption of the ¹⁴C-glyphosate into the redroot pigweed leaves, reaching maximum absorption within 0.5–1.0 h after application. The conventional adjuvants produced slower absorption of the ¹⁴C-glyphosate, as the maximum absorption was not achieved until at least 24 h after application in redroot pigweed, remaining similar until 72 h. In guineagrass, the maximum absorption of the glyphosate was earlier than 24 h with the organosilicone-based adjuvants, compared with longer times for the conventional adjuvants. The organosilicone-based adjuvants also increased the glyphosate translocation in redroot pigweed, but not in guineagrass. Organosilicone adjuvants have the potential to provide greater rainfastness to glyphosate on redroot pigweed and, to a lesser extent, on guineagrass.     

Anoda cristata control with glyphosate in narrow- and wide-row soyabean

Experiments evaluated the effect of glyphosate rate and Anoda cristata density, on crop and weed biomass and weed seed production in wide (70 cm) and narrow rows (35 cm) glyphosate‐resistant soyabean (Glycine max). Soyabean density was higher at 35 cm row spacing as an increase in planting rate in narrow‐row soyabean is recommended for producers in Argentina. Soyabean biomass at growth stage V4 (four nodes on the main stem with fully developed leaves beginning with the unifoliate leaves) was higher when grown on narrow than in wide‐rows but was not affected by the presence of A. cristata. At growth stage R5 (seed initiation – seed 3 mm long in a pod at one of the four uppermost nodes on the main stem, with a fully developed leaf and full canopy development), crop biomass was greater in narrow rows compared with wide rows with 12 plants m^?2 of A. cristata. In narrow‐row soyabean, a single application of a reduced rate of glyphosate maintained soyabean biomass at R5 and provided excellent weed control regardless of weed density. In wide‐row soyabean control was reduced at the high weed density. Regardless of row spacing, A. cristata biomass and seed production were severely reduced by half of the recommended dose rate of glyphosate but the relationship between biomass and seed production was not altered. Glyphosate rates as low as 67.5 g a.e. ha^?1 in narrow rows or 540 g a.e. ha^?1 in wide rows provided excellent control of A. cristata. To minimize glyphosate use, planting narrow‐row soyabean are effective where A. cristata density is low.     

Interaction between glyphosate and various herbicides for broadleaved weed control

The effects of several herbicides for broadleaved weed control on glyphosate (n-phosphonomethyl glycine) phytotoxicity to wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) and wild oats (Avena fatua L.) were studied in the greenhouse. In tank mixtures, dicamba (3,6-dichloro-o-anisic acid), 2,4-D (2,4-dichlorophenoxy-acetic acid) and bromoxynil (3,5-dibromo-4-hydroxy benzonitrile) reduced the phytotoxicity of threshold rates of glyphosate on all three species. With increasing rates of the herbicides for broadleaved weed control relative to a fixed rate of glyphosate, there was a general trend towards increased antagonism. Increasing glyphosate rates above the threshold level in mixtures containing a fixed rate of herbicides for broadleaved weed control overcame the antagonism. Both the inert and active ingredients of 2,4-D amine and ester appeared to be involved in the antagonism. There was no reduction in glyphosate phytotoxicity on the annual grasses when 2,4-D or bromoxynil were sprayed sequentially at various times in relation to glyphosate. When droplets of bromoxynil and glyphosate were placed side by side on a leaf, glyphosate phytotoxicity was not reduced, whereas when the two herbicides were mixed and applied as one droplet, considerable reduction in glyphosate phytotoxicity occurred. These results suggest that the reduction in glyphosate phytotoxicity caused by tank mixing with herbicides such as 2,4-D, bromoxynil and dicamba may be due to a physical or chemical incompatability within the tank mixture rather than to a biological interaction in the plant.