New Tank Mix Registration for Syngenta
Syngenta is proud of announce the new tank mix registration for two of their existing turf products, Primo MAXX and Monument Liquid herbicide. This exciting innovation is a product of both research completed independently and as part of the IVMP, of which Syngenta is a partner.
This innovation will cause much excitement among turf managers as the product provides a growth suppression effect on bahia grass (Paspalum notatum) whilst also producing a dramatic reduction in seedhead numbers and height, something both products by themselves are unable to do.
Bahia grass is considered a pest by turf managers. However in certain situations where the alternative is bare ground or weeds, bahia grass can be considered a desirable grass.
In the former situation, bahia grass is most often found in low maintenance turf or heavily worn and stressed areas. It is difficult to remove without the risk of damage to more desirable species (often couch). In the latter situation, most turf managers could tolerate a pure stand of bahia grass if it were not for the unsightly seed heads that grow prolifically over summer.
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Effect of Primo MAXX & Monument Liquid on Bahia Grass growth and seedhead numbers |
Matthew Holmes, Syngenta Sales Manager for Qld explains:
"Technigro, one of Syngenta's leading vegetation management customers, and Australia's largest local government authorities, Gold Coast City Council and Brisbane City Council, (all of whom are IVMP partners) long ago realised the importance of Bahia Grass management. They began searching for a better way to manage Bahia Grass and other tall growing problem species.
Syngenta in turn became an IVMP project supporter, and using itsĄŻ extensive world-wide research base, discovered the potential a mix of Monument and Primo might provide.
Used as a herbicide at regular rates, Monument Liquid has the ability to remove Bahia Grass, but at lower rates, the effect is most noticeable on seedheads. Meanwhile Primo MAXX has a terrific effect on vegetative growth reduction, but little effect on seedhead numbers.
Together, bahia grass sprayed with the mixture has a much more uniform appearance, takes longer to reach a height where mowing intervention is required, and produces little to no seedheads, which reduces ongoing populations".
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Primo MAXX & Monument Liquid species transition over one summer from Bahia Grass dominance to Green Couch dominance |
The overall effect is one of gradual species transition, when used in a regular spray management program. This is a significant breakthrough for many councils in areas such as Northern NSW and Southern Qld, who have long battled with the problem of bahia grass management.
For information and labels on the above mixture of Primo MAXX and Monument Liquid, visit http://www.greencast.com.au/.
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