Description

Pendimethalin herbicide is a selective herbicide primarily used to control annual grasses and certain broadleaf weeds in a variety of crops. Its mode of action involves inhibiting the germination of weed seeds and disrupting the growth of young weed seedlings.

When applied to the soil, pendimethalin forms a barrier that prevents weed seeds from sprouting and emerging from the soil surface. It works by interfering with the cell division process in the roots and shoots of germinating weed seeds, ultimately inhibiting their growth and development.

Pendimethalin is most effective when applied before weed seeds germinate or shortly after emergence. It acts primarily through soil activity and is absorbed by the roots and shoots of emerging weeds, effectively controlling them before they become established.

Overall, pendimethalin works by creating a protective barrier in the soil that prevents the growth of weeds, making it an essential tool in weed management strategies for various crops.