Group N herbicide damage

Constraint – Group N herbicide damage

Symptoms

• Symptoms appear in 3-7 days
• Damage to plants is generally limited to the sprayed foliage.
• Yellowing and wilting of leaves can occur, particularly at the tips and margins of older leaves
• Leaves desiccate and become crisp
• Death of the growing point after 7-20 days

Damage

• Plants can become stunted due to the loss of the growing tip
• There is seldom any lasting damage

Control

There is no treatment options. As a precaution, spray when the risk of drift is low, or when environmental conditions are optimum.

Links and Resources

DAFWA - Group N herbicide damage Lists group N herbicides, damage/symptoms, and similar symptoms.