野燕麦发生量与小麦产量损失试验

野燕麦在内蒙古察右中旗年发生面积达２．６７万hm２左右，是影响小麦产量的重要因素之一。为了进一步了解野燕麦不同发生密度下对小麦产量的影响，为制定防除指标及防除措施提供科学依据，笔者进行了野燕麦不同密度对小麦产量影响的试验。１试验设计及方法１．１试验地点试验在察右中旗三道沟乡口子村和广昌隆乡东油房村进行。试验田土地平整、肥力均匀，历年野燕麦发生严重，密度高达５００株／m２以上。１．２试验设计于野燕麦苗期（小麦三叶至拔节前）人为控制野燕麦密度，拔除多余的野燕密度５０株／m２，③１００株／m２，④１５０株…     

恶唑禾草灵防除春小麦田野燕麦的效果

10%恶唑禾草灵EC防除春小麦田野燕麦试验结果表明,用量900～1 500 ml/hm2,在小麦3～4叶期、野燕麦2～3叶期兑水300 kg/hm2茎叶喷雾,对野燕麦的防除效果达90%以上,对小麦安全.     

Interactions between barban and benzoylprop etbyl, flamprop metbyl or flamprop isopropyl applied at two growtb stages for wild oat control in cereals

Barban was combined with benzoylprop ethyl, flamprop methyl, or flamprop isopropyl, and the eflects of the combinations on wild oat control and crop yield were assessed, tn greenhouse experiments, the interaction in all three combinations was synergistic, following application at the 2- or 4-leaf stage of wild oats. Under field conditions, combinations of barban + benzoylprop ethyl applied at the 2- or 4-leaf stage of wild oats were as eflective for wild oat control and wheat yield response as barban at 028 kg/ha applied at the 2-leaf or benzoylprop ethyl at 14 kg/ha applied at the 4-leaf stage of wild oats. Mixtures of barban + flamprop methyl applied at the 2- or 4-leaf stage of wild oats provided excellent wild oat control and wheat yield increases. Mixtures of barban + flamprop isopropyl applied at the 2- or 4-leaf stage of wild oats provided comparable wild oat control and barley yield increases to barban (028 kg/ha) applied at the 2-leaf or flamprop isopropyl (14 kg/ha) applied at the 4-leaf stage of wild oats.     

Influence of time of emergence of wild oat on competition with wheat

The influence of time of emergence of wild oat (Avena fatua L.) on its competition with wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) was studied, using boxes that allowed separation of root and shoot competition. The relative yield total for mixtures of wild oat and wheat, grown under different forms of competition and with different wild oat sowing times, was very close to unity, indicating that the two species competed fully for limiting resources. Wild oat was more competitive than wheat when the two species were sown simultaneously, due largely to its greater root competitive ability; the two species had similar shoot competitive abilities. When wild oat was sown 3 or 6 weeks later than wheat, wheat was more competitive than wild oat and the production of wild oat panicles was prevented. This was mainly the result of greater root competitive ability of the wheat, although shoot competitive ability was also greater. The effects of root and shoot competition were additive. It is concluded that in order to prevent the return of wild oat seeds to the soil, and hence obtain long-term benefit, it is necessary to control the wild oat seedlings emerging within the first 3 weeks after drilling a wheat crop.     

野燕麦对精噁唑禾草灵、炔草酯敏感性差异测定

为明确不同野燕麦种群对精噁唑禾草灵和炔草酯的敏感性水平,采用整株生物测定与种子生物测定分别检测了河南、湖北、江苏三省共11个野燕麦种群对精噁唑禾草灵和炔草酯的敏感性。结果表明,2种测定方法获得的野燕麦种群对2种除草剂的敏感性基本一致。整株生物测定结果显示,不同野燕麦种群对精噁唑禾草灵和炔草酸的敏感性存在显著差异,其中,金水闸野燕麦种群对精噁唑禾草灵和炔草酯敏感性最高,其GR50值（有效成分）分别为2.46、3.65 g/hm2,而辉县野燕麦种群对精噁唑禾草灵和炔草酯敏感性最低,GR50值（有效成分）分别为15.00、23.12 g/hm2,其余野燕麦种群对精噁唑禾草灵和炔草酯的敏感性介于金水闸种群与辉县种群之间。种子生物测定结果与整株生物测定结果趋势一致,但表现出的敏感性略高。     

Competition between vegetative plants of wild oat (Avena fatua L.) and wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

Competition between wild oat (Avena fatua L.) and wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) was studied in two experiments; a replacement series model and a technique for separation of root and shoot systems. Wild oat and wheat in association resulted in a relative yield total very close to unity showing that the two species were‘crowding for the same space’(or competing for the same resources) and were‘mutually exclusive'. Wild oat was more competitive than wheat, as shown by its aggressivity relative to wheat, relative yields, shoot dry weights and other plant attributes. The greater competitive ability of wild oat was predominantly due to its greater root competitive ability, while the two species had similar shoot competitive ability. Root competition had a much greater effect on the relative performance of the two species than did shoot competition. The effects of root and shoot competition were additive.     

Physiological effects of methyl 2-[4(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenoxy] propanoate on oat,wild oat,and wheat

Methyl 2-[4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenoxy]propanoate (dichlofop-methyl) is a selective herbicide for wild oat (Avena fatua L.) control in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Dichlofop-methyl inhibited IAA-stimulated elongation of oat and wheat coleoptile segments by 51 and 13%, respectively, at 10 μM concentrations. Dichlofop-methyl alone had no auxin activity at concentrations of 0.1, 1.0, and 10 μM. The inhibitory effect of dichlofop-methyl was overcome partially by increasing the IAA concentration or by application of 3,6-dichloro-o-anisic acid (dicamba), a herbicide with weak auxin activity. The de-esterified free acid metabolite, 2-[4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenoxy]-propionic acid (dichlofop), at 10 μM inhibited auxin-stimulated oat coleoptile elongation by 23%, but it did not affect wheat coleoptile elongation at the same concentration. Both dichlofop-methyl and dichlofop inhibited root growth in excised shoots and seedlings of wild oat but had no effect on wheat. Dichlofop was a more effective inhibitor of root growth than dichlofop-methyl. The results suggest that dichlofop-methyl functions as a strong auxin antagonist, while the metabolite, dichlofop, inhibits root growth and development by another mechanism. The herbicidal effect of dichlofop-methyl may be the net effect of two biologically active forms of the compound each with a different mode of action acting at different sites within a susceptible plant.     

In vitro sensitivity of wheat and oat mitochondria to the selective herbicide,diclofop-methyl

Compared to diclofop-methyl (methyl 2-[4-(2′,4′-dichlorophenoxy)phenoxy]propanoate), diclofop (the demethylated derivative) was a more potent inhibitor of polarographically monitored state 3 respiration of mitochondrial preparations isolated from shoots of dark-grown wheat (Triticum aestivum L. cv. Neepawa) and oat (Avena sativa L. cv. Terra) seedlings. Wheat and oat mitochondria demonstrated essentially similar concentration-response patterns for the uncoupler-like stimulation of state 4 respiration and the inhibition of state 3 respiration by diclofop, thereby intimating that differential mitochondrial sensitivity was not a selectivity factor between these species. Diclofop suppression of unconstrained oxygen utilization elicited by the respiratory uncoupler FCCP indicated that inhibition of state 3 respiration involved interference with some site(s) on the mitochondrial electron transport chain and not with energy transfer directly. Cytochrome c oxidase activity was not affected by diclofop, but succinate- and malate-PMS oxidoreductase activities were inhibited by diclofop. Enhanced rates of passive mitochondrial swelling in isotonic KCl medium in the presence of diclofop pointed to a direct influence on the permeability properties of the inner mitochondrial membrane and indicated that membrane disruption could have been a factor in the effects elicited by diclofop on mitochondrial respiration. However, it does not appear that specific interference with mitochondrial functionality is the primary mechanism of phytotoxicity in susceptible plants.     

Interactions between barban and protectants on maize, oats and barley

In glasshouse experiments 1,8-naphthalic anhydride (NA) as a seed dressing, and N,N-diallyl-2,2-dichloroacetamide (R25788), either as a seed dressing or mixed in the spray tank with the herbicide, protected maize (Zea mays L.) from subsequent barban damage. When applied after maize emergence, R25788 was not effective through the foliage but had to reach the soil to provide protection. Soil drench treatments of R25788 countered barban damage successfully if applied up to 7 days prior to spraying or up to one day after. Delay of application to 2 or 3 days after barban resulted in only partial protection. Neither NA nor R25788 completely protected barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) or oats (Avena saliva L.) from a subsequent barban spray. Interactions entre le barbane et des produils protecteurs sur le maïs, l'avoine el l'orge Dans des expériences faites en serre, I'anhydride 1,8-naphtalique (AN) employé pour l'enrobage des semences et le N,N-dial-lyl-2,2-dichloroacetamide (R 25788) egalement en enrobage oumélangé dans le réservoir du pulvérisateur avec I'herbicide, ont protégé le maïs (Zea mays L.) des dommages résultant d'un traitement au barbane. Lorsqu'il a été appliqué après la levée du maïs, le R 25788 ne s'est pas montré efficace par voie foliaire: il doit atteindre le sol pour assurer une protection. Les traitements du sol en pluie abondante avec le R 25788 ont supprime efficacement les dégCts du barbane s'ils ont été effectues au plus 7 jours avant le traitement ou 1 jour au plus apres. Lorsque l'application a été faite 2 ou 3 jours apres le traitement au barbane, la protection n'a été que partielle. Ni l'AN ni le R 25788 n'ont complètement protégé I'orge (Hordeum vulgare L.) ou I'avoine (Avena sativa L.) d'un traitement ultériéur avec le barbane. Interaktionen zwischen Barban und Schutzstoffen (Antidote) bei Mais. Hafer und Gerste In Gewächshausversuchen wurde Mais (Zea mays L.) vor einer Schädigung durch Barban geschützt, wenn 1,8-Naphthylsäure-anhydrid (NA) als Saatgutbeize und N,N-Diallyl-2,2-dichlor-acetamid (R 25788) entweder als Saatgutbeize oder als Tankmischung mit dem Herbizid angewendet wurden. Wenn R 25788 nach dem Auflaufen des Maises appliziert wurde, musste es um wirksam zu werden, auf den Boden gelangen; eine Wir-kung über die Blätter konnte nicht festgestellt werden. Durch die Anwendung von R 25788 im Giessverfahren trat kein Barbanschaden auf, vorausgesetzt, dass die Anwendung bis zu 7 Tage vor oder bis zu einen Tag nach der Spritzung erfolgte. Wurde die Applikation erst 2 oder 3 Tage nach der Barbansprit-zung durchgeführt, dann wurde nur ein teilweiser Schutz erzielt. Gerste (Hordeum vulgare L.) und Hafer (Avena saliva L.) wurden weder durch NA noch durch R 25788 völlig vor der schädigenden Wirkung einer darauffolgenden Barbanspritzung geschützt.     

Chemical constituents of the essential oils of wild oat and crabgrass and their effects on the growth and allelochemical production of wheat

The interference of allelopathic weeds with crop plants might be mediated by volatile allelochemicals. In this study, the essential oil constituents of two weeds, wild oat (Avena fatua) and crabgrass (Digitaria sanguinalis), were investigated in relation to their effects on the growth and allelochemical production of wheat (Triticum aestivum). Subsequently, by means of gas chromatography and gas chromatography‐mass spectrometry, 52 compounds were identified from the crabgrass essential oil, particularly a signaling compound called methyl jasmonate, while 28 constituents were detected in the wild oat essential oil. Both essential oils were rich in terpenoids and inhibited the growth of wheat in air, filter paper and soil media but their inhibition varied with the growth medium and the weed species. In both the air and the filter paper media, there were not significant differences in the dry weight of wheat between the wild oat and the crabgrass essential oils. However, there was a greater reduction in the dry weight of the wheat root and plant with the wild oat essential oil than with the crabgrass essential oil in the soil medium. Furthermore, the production of the allelochemical, 2,4‐dihydroxy‐7‐methoxy‐1,4‐benzoxazin‐3‐one, in wheat was induced by the essential oils. The results suggest that allelopathic interference with wheat by wild oat and crabgrass affects not only the biomass allocation, but also the allelochemical production, of wheat.     

The rational design of the optically active wild oat herbicide L-flamprop-isopropyl

An esterase, that has been partially purified from oat tissues, catalyses the hydrolysis of the wild oat herbicide benzoylprop-ethyl and of the related esters of N-benzoyl-N-(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-DL -alanine, including flamprop-methyl and flampropisopropyl. The enzyme is virtually stereospecific for the L -isomers in the racemic mixtures. Hydrolysis of flamprop-methyl in oat tissues shows similar enantiomeric discrimination, but the ethyl and isopropyl ester analogues are converted in vivo to the free acid with very little overall stereoselectivity. Oat tissues must, therefore, contain another enzyme, labile to isolation, that acts on the D -isomers of the higher esters. This was confirmed by showing that it is possible to manipulate the stereoselectivity of the de-esterification of the ethyl ester in vivo by selective inhibition of either the L -isomer pathway with paraoxon (diethyl 4-nitrophenyl phosphate), or the D -isomer route with piperonyl butoxide. The relationship of these findings to the superior herbicidal performance of the L -isomers of these esters, relative to their racemates, is discussed.     

野燕麦种子萌发特性及化学防除药剂筛选

为了明确恶性杂草野燕麦的萌发特性和化学防除技术,采用培养皿与盆栽相结合的方法,研究温度、光照、水势、盐胁迫、pH、土层深度对种子萌发的影响并评价麦田常用除草剂对野燕麦的除草活性。结果表明,野燕麦种子最适发芽温度为15~20℃。对光周期不敏感,全黑、全光照条件下均可正常萌发。当水势为-0.2~0 MPa时,发芽率可达80%左右,当水势降低至-0.8 MPa时,不能萌发。覆盖2~15cm的土层均可萌发,其中2~10cm土层中发芽率最高。适宜pH范围较广,在pH 5~9范围内,发芽率大于70%。耐盐胁迫能力较强,NaCl浓度160mmol/L时,发芽率大于50%。除草活性评价结果表明,炔草酯、唑啉草酯、精噁唑禾草灵、甲基二磺隆、氟唑磺隆、啶磺草胺对4~6叶期野燕麦均有较好防效,供试药剂防效高低排序为:炔草酯、唑啉草酯精噁唑禾草灵甲基二磺隆氟唑磺隆、啶磺草胺异丙隆。     

Interaction between difenzoquat and other herbicides for wild oat and broadleaved weed control in barley

The interaction between barban and difenzoquat was additive upon application at the two-or four-leaf stage of wild oat. Wild oat control with a mixture of barban and difenzoquat at 0.14 + 0.42kg/applied at the two-or four-leaf stage was as effective as the recommended field rate of barban alone (0.28 kg/ha) at the two-leaf or difenzoquat alone (0.84 kg/ha) at the four-leaf stage. Barley yield increases with the mixture were comparable to those obtained with the full rates of the herbicides used alone their correct leaf stages This mixture offers the farmer excellent wild oat control, an extended Leaf-stage latitude (two-to four-leaf), excellent barley yield increases and the possibility of reduced operating costs. The herbicidal activity of difenzoquat or a barban + difenzoquat mixture was reduced on addition of amine formulations but not ester formulations of herbicides for broadleaved weeds. MCPA ester and bromoxynil plus MCPA were the most compatible broadleaf herbicides when mixed with difenzoquat Difenzoquat or difenzoquat + barban significantly stimulated the activity of various herbicides on Tartary buckwheat. A mixture of burban + difenzoquat + bromoxynil-MCPA or MCPA ester provided effective wild oat and Tartary buckwheat control The latter mixtures enable a farmer to eliminate one spray operation. The interaction between difenzoquat and diclofop methyl [4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy) phenoxy propionic acid methyl ester was additive. Wild oat control with the mixtures was good and barley yield was increased over that obtained with a recommended field rate of diclofop methyl. Interaction entre le difenzoquat et d'autres herbicides pour la lutte contre la folle acoine et les mauvaises herbes dicotylédones dans l'orge L'interaction entre le barbane et le difenzonzoquat a été additive en ce qui concerne l'application aux stades 2- et 4- feuilles de la folle-avoine. L'efficacité contre la folle avoine avec un mèlange de barbane et de difenzoquat à difenzoquat à 0.14 + 0.42 kg/ha appliqué aux stades 2 ou 4 feuilles a été aussi bonne que la dose recommandée au champ de barbane seul (0.28 kg/ha) au stade 2 feuilles ou que le difenzoquat seul (0.84 kg ha) au stade 4 feuitles. Les augmentations de rendement de l'orge avec le mélange ont été comparables employès seuls au stade correct de développement foltaire. Ce folle-avoine. une latitude de stades plus grande (2 á 4 feuilles). de substantielles augmentations de rendement pour l'orge et la possibilité de réduire le prix de revient de l'opération. L'activité herbicide du difenzoquai ou d'un mèlange barbane + difenzoquat a été réduite par l'addition de formulat ions amine mais pas avec les formulations ester des herbicides pour les mauvaises herbes dicotylédones L'ester de MCPA et le bromoxynile plus MCPA ont été les plus compatibles parmi les herbicides anti-dicotylédones lorsqu'ils ont été mélangés avec le difenzoquat. Le difenzoquat ou le mélange difenzoquat + barbane ont significativement stimulé l'activité de divers herbicides vis-à-vis du Fagopyrum tartaricum. Un mèlange de barbane + difenzoquat + bromoxynil-MCPA ou MCPA ester s'est montré efficace contre la folle-avoine et F tartaricum Ces derniers mélanges permettent au cultivateur de faire l'èconomie d'un traitement. L'interaction entre le difenzoquat et le diclofop mèthyle (ester méthylique de l'acide 4(2,4 dichtorophénoxy)phénoxy propionique) a été additive. L'efficacite contre la folle-avorne avec les mèlanges a été bonne et le rendement de l'orge a été meilleur que celui obtenu avec la dose recommandée de diclofop méthyle. Wechselwirkungen zwischen Difenzoquat und anderen Herbiziden zur Bekämpfung von Flughafer und dikotylen Unkräutern in Gerste Wenn Barban und difenzoquat im 2-oder 4-Blattstadium des Flughafers appliziert wurden, konnte etne additive Wirkung zwischen den beiden Herbiziden beobachtet werden. Die Flug-haferbekampfung war mit einer Mischung von Barban und Difenzoquat bei Aufwandmengen von 0.14 + 0.42 kg/ha und Anwendung im 2- Oder 4-Blattstadium genauso gut wie bei alleiniger Anwendung von Barban mit der empfohlenen Aufwandmenge von 0.28 kg/ha im 2-Blattstadium. oder von Difenzoquat mit O.84 kg/ha im 4-Blattadium. Die Mehrerträge an Gerste die mit der Mischung erzielt wurden. entsprachen den Mehrerträgen bei alleibuger Anwendung der Herbizide im empfohlenen Entwicklungsstadium Diese Mischung beitet dem Landwirt eine ausgezeichnete Bekämpfung des Flughafers bei erweitertem Anwndungsbereich (2- bis 4-Blattstadium). deutlich Mehrerträge bei Gerste und die Möglichkeit geringerer Anwendungskosten. Die Wirkung von Difenzoquat oder der Barban + Difenzoquat-Mischung war schlechter. wenn Amin-formulierungen von Herbiziden zur Bekämpfung dikotlyer Unkräuter zugesetzt wurden, jedoch nicht bei Zusatz von Ester-formulierungen. MCPA-Ester und Bromoxynil plus MCPA waren die geeignetsten Mischungspartner für Difenzoquat gegen dikotyle Arten. Difenzoquat oder Difenzoquat + Barban steigerten signifikant die Wirkung verschiedener Herbizide gegenüber Fagoyprum tataricum. Die Mischung von Barban +Difenzoquat + Bromoxynil-MCPA oder MCPA-Ester ergab eine gute Bekàmpfung des Flughafers und von F. tataricum. Mit diesen Mischungen kann eine Spritzung emgespart werden Für Difenzoquat und Diclofop-methyl [2-[4-(2′,4′-Dichlorphenoxy)-phenoxy]-propionsäuremethylester wurde eine additive Wirkung festgestellt. Die Flughaferbekämpfung mit diesen Mischungen war gut und der Gersteertrag war höher als bei Anwendung der empfohlenen Aufwandmenge von Diclofop-methyl.     

Interaction between diclofop-methyl and 2,4-D in wild oat (Avena fatua L.) and cultivated oat (Avena sativa L.), and fate of diclofop-methyl in cultivated oat

Influence of 2,4-D on toxicity of diclofop-methyl to Avena sativa (cv. Selma) and Arena fatua at 2·5 leaf stage has been evaluated under controlled conditions. Effects of 2,4-D on the fate of diclofop-methyl in cultivated oat have also been studied. Mixture with 2,4-D reduced the toxicity of diclofop-methyl to both species. When applied immediately after diclofop-methyl treatment, 2,4-D still reduced herbicide toxicity to wild oat. This reduction was smaller in cultivated oat. and was only observed at higher phytotoxicity. No interaction was observed when a 10-day period separated the two applications. In mixture, 2,4-D enhanced diclofop-methyl penetration and diclofop acid conjugation in cultivated oat, and it slightly increased conjugation when applied separately. None of these effects clearly explain the reduction of diclofop-methyl toxicity by 2, 4-D in cultivated oat. Other processes are possibly involved and could be connected with the site of action of diclofop-methyl.     

A comparison of the dynamics of root growth and biomass partitioning in wild oat (Avena fatua L.) and spring wheat

The dynamics of early root growth and dry matter partitioning were compared in spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and wild oat (Avena fatua L.) grown in solution culture. Total root length was greater in wheat than wild oat throughout the experiment; a result of a greater number of seminal axes and greater production of lateral root length per axis. The final number of adventitious roots was greater in wheat than in wild oat, but their length was similar. Relative growth rates were also similar as was shoot:root dry weight ratio and rate of root respiration. However, wheat used the dry matter partitioned to its roots more efficiently, producing a greater specific root length (SRL, length per unit weight). Caution must be exercised when relating these results to plants growing and compet-ing in the field, but three general points are raised. First, the initial number of seminal axes can have a profound effect on the rate of early root development; second, the adventitious root system of wild oat is not inherently more vigorous than that of wheat; and third, future studies should compare SRL of wheat and wild oat in the field. If differences similar to those in the present study are found they may contribute to the greater competitive ability of wheat.     

Hydrolytic activation versus oxidative degradation of Assert herbicide,an imidazolinone aryl-carboxylate,in susceptible wild oat versus tolerant corn and wheat

Assert herbicide, a mixture of the methyl esters of meta and para 2-imidazolinone toluate, is an imidazolinone aryl-carboxylate herbicide with selectivity against wild oat in corn and wheat. The corresponding free carboxylic acids are also herbicidal but show no selectivity. Metabolism of individual isomers of ¹⁴C-labeled Assert herbicide in these three species during the first 2 weeks after foliar treatment shows that hydrolytic activation of the esters to yield the free acids occurs only in wild oat, with the more herbicidal meta isomer producing a two- to threefold greater concentration of the free acid than the para isomer. Detoxication in corn and wheat occurs by rapid oxidation of the aryl methyl group to the corresponding alcohol followed by glucose conjugation. The imidazolinone aryl-carboxylates may owe their activity to the structural analogy of the imidazolinone substituent to branched chain amino acids such as valine, in the feedback inhibition of acetolactate synthase. The wide range of selectivity of this herbicide series is probably a function of the balance of oxidative and hydrolytic metabolism at substituents other than the imidazolinone ring.     

The development of flamprop-isopropyl—A new wild oat herbicide for use in barley

Flamprop-isopropyl, isopropyl (±)-2-[N-(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)benzamido]-propionate, has been shown to give good control of Avena spp. in barley. Results from glasshouse tests have been confirmed in field trials over two seasons, in 8 European countries, using a 200 g/litre formulation of the herbicide. In Spring barley the crop stage during which application should be made for optimum weed control and crop benefit lies between late tillering and the formation of the second node.     

Hydrolysis of the herbicide benzoylprop ethyl hy wild oat esterase*

A carboxylesterasc from wild oat (Avena fatua L.) which hydrolyses benzoylprop ethyl [ethyl N-benzoyl-N-(3,4-dichlrophenyl)-2-aminopropionate] to thc herbicidally active bnzoylprop acid, was partially purified by (NH₄)₂ SO₄ fractionation and Sephadex G-100 gel filtration A 8.3-fold purification was obtained with 46% recovery. The rate of de-esterification of ¹⁴C-benzoylprop ethyl was 0.1 ηmoles/16 h at standard assay condition of 1 mg lyophilized enzyme preparation in 0.1 ml phosphate buffer (0.1 M. pH 7.0). substrate 5ηM The wild oat esterase was stable and activity as a function of reaction time. enzyme and substrate concentration was charaterized Incubation with a-chymotrypsin reduced wild oat esterase activity as did the presence of ethanol in reaction mixtures Esterase actvity for¹⁴C-benzoylprop ethyl was not detected in preparations from wheat (Triticum aestlivum L.). Evidence was obtained which suggested the presence of an inhibitor in wheat. Hydrolyse de l'herbicide benzoylprop éthyle par l'estérase de la folte-avoine Une carboxylestérase de la folle-avoine (Avena fatua L.) qui hydrolyse Ie benzoylprop éthyle (N-benzoyl-N-(3.4-dichlorophényle)-2-aminopropionate d'ethyle) en acidc benzoyprop, actif sur les mauvaises herbes, a été partiellement purifiée par fractionnement au moyen de (NH₄)₂ SO₄ et filtration sur gel Sephadex G-100 Une purification de 8.3 folis a étéobtenue avec 46% de récupération Le taux de dé-estérification du ¹⁴C-benzoylprop éthyle a été de 0.1 ηmole en 16 h aux conditions standard d'essai: 1 mg de préparation d'enzyme lyophilisé dans 0,1 ml de tampon au phosphate (0, 1 M pH 7,0) pour 5ηM de substrat L'estérase de LA folle-avoine a été stable et il a pu étre monlré que son activitéétait fonction de la durée de réaction ainsi que de la concentration de l'enzyme et du substrat. L'incu-bation avec de l'o-chymotrypsine a réduit L'activité de l'estérase de la folle-avoine de méme que la présence de l'éthanol dans les mélanges en réaction. ll n'a pas été décelé dans des préparations dc blé (Triticum sativum) d'activité d'une estérase pour le ¹⁴C-benzoylprop-éthyle. Certainsfaitls ont été observér qui sug-gerént la présence d'un inhibiteur dans le blé Hydrolyse des Herbizids Benzoylprop-äthyl dunh Flughafer- esterase Es wurde eine Carboxylesterase von Flughafer (Avena fatua L.), die Benzoylprop-äthyl [Äthyl N-benzoyl-N-(3,4)-dichlor- phenyl)-2 aminopropionat] zur herbizidwirksamen Benzoyl- prop-Säure hydrolysiert. dureh (NH₄)₂ SO₄ -fraktionierung und Gelfiltration an Sephadex G-100 teilweise gereinigt Dabei wurde eine 8,3-fache Reinigung bei einer Wiederfmdungiirate von 46% erzielt. Die Hydrolyserate von ¹⁴C-Benzoylprop-äthyl betrug 0.1 ηmol/16 h unter Standurdbedingungen von 1 mg lyophilisienetn Enzympräparat in 0.1 ml Phosphatpuffer (0.1 M, pH 7.0) und 5 ηm Substrat Die flughaferesterase war stabil und die Enzymaktiviät war von der Reaktionszeit abhängig. Das Enzym und die Substratkonzentration wurden beschrieben. Inkubation mit α-Chymotrypsin verringerte die Esteraseaktivität. DurcH die Gegenwart von Äthanol in den Reaktionsgemlschen wurde die Aktivität ebenfalls reduziert. In Weizenpräparationen (Triticum aestivum L.) konnte keine Esteraseaktivität fur ¹⁴C-Benzoylprop-äthyl festgestellt werden. Es gab Hinweise dafur, dass in Weizen ein Hemmstoff vorkommt.     

Differential inhibition of potassium ion absorption by difenzoquat in wild oat and cereals

Over a concentration range of 5.0 × 10^?6?7.5 × 10^?4M, the selective herbicide difenzoquat (1,2-dimethyl-3,5-diphenyl-1H-pyrazolium) caused more pronounced inhibition of potassium ion (K⁺) absorption by excised seedling roots of susceptible wild oat (Avena fatua L.) compared to those of tolerant barley (Hordeum vulgare L. cv. Bonanza) or wheat (Triticum aestivum L. cv. Neepawa). At 2.5 × 10^?5M difenzoquat, the relative inhibition of K⁺ (⁸⁶Rb) absorption by wild oat root segments inceased from 30% with a 10-min uptake period to 75% with an uptake period of 90 min, whereas no inhibition at all was evident for wheat root segments even after a 90-min exposure to the herbicide. An ion efflux compartmental analysis procedure demonstrated that difenzoquat did not affect the passive permeability properties of the plasma membrane of wild oat root cells. The experimental findings indicated that difenzoquat interfered directly with the process of active ion transport across the plasma membrane of root cells.     

Hydrolysis of the wild oat herbicides flamprop-methyl,flamprop-ethyl,flamprop-isopropyl and benzoylprop-ethyl

Kinetic measurements of the hydrolysis rates of flamprop-methyl, flamprop-ethyl,^a flamprop-isopropyl and benzoylprop-ethyl have been carried out and the hydrolysis products analysed. The similarity of the data to that obtained from the hydrolysis of alkyl acetates show that these esters are hydrolysed by bimolecular acyl bond fission in both acidic and basic media. No buffer or salt effects on the rates were observed. The hydroxyl ion rates were approximately 10000 times faster than the protoncatalysed rates, so that optimum stability is found in solutions of pH 4. Equations are given to calculate hydrolysis rates when the pH exceeds 4 at ambient temperatures.