Use of Sulfometuron in Hybrid Poplar Energy Plantations

Daniel A. Netzer

doi:10.2737/NC-RN-366

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Use of Sulfometuron in Hybrid Poplar Energy Plantations

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Authors:

Daniel A. Netzer

Year:

1995

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-RN-366

Source:

Research Note NC-366. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Reports that low rates of sulfometuron, 70 grams per hactare (1 ounce product or 0.75 ounces active ingredient per acre), applied when hybrid poplars are completely dormant, can provide season-long weed control and increase hybrid poplar growth. If plantation access is not possible before growth activity begins in the spring, late fall application of this herbicide may be best.

Keywords

Intensive culture, weed control, herbicide, short rotation, biomass, dormant season

Citation

Netzer, Daniel A. 1995. Use of Sulfometuron in Hybrid Poplar Energy Plantations. Research Note NC-366. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station