For post preemergent application ensure seed is adequately covered with. An experimental study was undertaken to highlight the potential ecotoxicological impact of the herbicide diuron on biofilms during flooding events in a small river morcille in the beaujolais vineyard area france. Results are dependent on amount applied and favorable environmental conditions such as high humidity and temperatures of 70. If using a concentrated laundry detergent use 250g or ml100l water. Responses of chronically contaminated biofilms to short. Diuron 50%sc, 80%wdg, 95%tc, herbicide china pesticides. A wettable powder herbicide with long residual action for the control of annual weeds as indicated in citrus, avocados, bananas, coffee, mangoes, pineapples, macadamia and pecan nuts and sugarcane as well as for industrial use. It has a role as a herbicide, a photosystemii inhibitor, a xenobiotic and an environmental contaminant. Diuron 80df may also be used to control emerged weeds. Composicion componente cas onu einecs contenido %, ww diuron 330541 006015009 2063544 80 inertes 20 3.
The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the weed population if these herbicides are used repeatedly. It was introduced by bayer in 1954 under the trade name of diuron mechanism of action. Diuron is a member of the class of phenylureas that is urea in which both of the hydrogens attached to one nitrogen are substituted by methyl groups, and one of the hydrogens attached to the other nitrogen is substituted by a 3,4dichlorophenyl group. Diuron is a selective herbicide for broadleaf weeds and some annual grasses. Efeito dos herbicidas diuron, glifosato e paraquat e. Diuron the reconsideration of the registrations of selected products. A nonselective residual herbicide for the control of a wide range of grasses, broadleaf weeds in land not intended to bear vegetation, including industrial sites, railways, and other noncrop situations. It blocks the plastoquinone binding site of photosystem ii, disallowing the electron flow from. The agency is considering the catfish use for registration under section 3 of fifra. Like most pesticides, diuron herbicide products contain ingredients in addition to diuron. The addition of an approved nonionic surfactant minimum 80% active, where recommended, increases the contact effectiveness of diuron 80df.
Analysis of the herbicide diuron, three diuron degradates, and six. Pdf effects of the phenylurea herbicide diuron on the physiology. It can cause illness by inhalation, skin absorption andor ingestion. Multivariate analysis reveals significant diuronrelated. Dcmu 33,4dichlorophenyl1,1dimethylurea is an algicide and herbicide of the arylurea class that inhibits photosynthesis. It is used in many agricultural situations, general weed control in. Quarter fill the tank and add a standard alkali based laundry detergent at 500g or ml100l of water and circulate throughout the system for at least 15 minutes. Represents a clear threat to the health of marine and freshwater ecosystems. Pdf efficacy and selectivity of metribuzin and diuron in. Ministerio da agricultura, pecuaria e abastecimento mapa n.
Sorption and desorption determine the amount of an herbicide in soil solution. Up epa pesticides reregistration eligibility decision. Is the dominant herbicide entering the great barrier reef. Dcmu is a very specific and sensitive inhibitor of photosynthesis. For maximum benefits, it is suggested to apply diuron 80df before crops and weeds emerge because it will prevent the seedlings from being able to compete with the crop. There is a section 18, emergency exemption registration for diuron use on catfish in the states of arkansas, louisiana, and mississippi. This work presents a study of the electrochemical degradation of the herbicide diuron using tiru x ti 1x o 2 and tiir x ti 1x o 2 x 0. Plants in plants, diuron undergoes demethylation of the nitrogen atom and hydroxylation at position 2 of the benzene ring. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. We investigated the responses of chronically contaminated biofilms exposed to shortterm pulses 3 h of diuron. It belongs to the urea group of herbicides and is readily absorbed through the root system of plants and less readily through the leaves and stems. Whenever tank mixing diuron 80df with other products, observe all precautions, limitations and directions on labels of products used in combination with diuron 80df.
Environmental protection agency epa or on material safety data sheets. Adsorption of herbicide diuron in pineapplegrowing soils of. See incorporation table for method of incorporation. Classification of herbicides according to mechanism of action, chemical family, and herbicide group. Diuron 80df can be applied as a postemergent herbicide, but only on specific crops and noncrop areas. Diuron 3,1 x 104 30 alacloro 2,2 x 105 25 garlon 1,7 x 107 25 simazina 6,1 x 107 25. Pdf diuron n3,4dichlorophenyln,ndimethylurea, a herbicide belonging to the phenylurea family, is not only widely used to destroy. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment.
Diuron 4l is to be mixed with water and applied as a spray for selective control of weeds in certain crops and for nonselective weed control on noncropland areas. Electrochemical degradation of diuron in chloride medium. It was introduced by bayer in 1954 under the trade name of diuron. It is noncorrosive to equipment, nonflammable and nonvolatile. Diuron is a member of the class of phenylureas that is urea in. Any weed e population may contain individuals naturally resistant to. The investigation of the degradation was conducted in the presence and in the absence of chloride.
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