The library · Herbicide
Metribuzin
A soil and foliar Group 5, used in lentils, peas, potatoes and other crops.
- Group
- Herbicide Group 5
- Family
- Triazinones
- Formula
- C8H14N4OS
- Molar mass
- 214.29 g/mol
Structure: PubChem CID 30479
How it kills
Photosystem II inhibitors
Binds in the chloroplast and stops photosynthesis at photosystem II.
Leaves yellow from the edges in, then die.
Held in the top layer of soil, where weeds pick it up as they germinate.
Where it fits
In the season.
Commonly used on
- Broadleaf weeds
- Pulses
Good to know
- Soil organic matter and texture affect both activity and crop safety.
- A useful second group in pulses, where herbicide options are tight.
- Soil type and organic matter can affect both weed control and crop safety.
On Dean's list
Products with Metribuzin.
| Product | Similar to | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Metribuzin | Sencor® 480 DF | — |