Dow AgriSciences, MU Researcher Develop a Way to Control ³Superweed²
 

Frank a question. Is 2,4-D the same a 2,4-DCA? Is 2,4,D made with
aniline?

Thanks.

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"Using a massive genetic database and a bioinformatic approach, Dow
AgroSciences researchers identified two bacterial enzymes that, when
transformed into plants, conferred resistance to an herbicide called
³2,4-D,² commonly used in controlling dandelions.*The enzymes were
successfully put into corn and soybean plants, and those new plants
showed excellent resistance to 2,4-D, including no negative effects on
yield or other agronomic traits. Other advantages of 2,4-D include low
cost, short environmental persistence, and low toxicity to humans and
wildlife.
³Unlike glyphosate, which targets amino acid synthesis, 2,4-D is a
hormone regulator. Because it has a different mode of action, 2,4-D is
an ideal herbicide to deal with glyphosate-resistant weeds,² said Zhang,
who managed the soybean transformation portion of the study and
contributed to some data analysis."

http://munews.missouri.edu/news-rele...sciences-mu-re
searcher-develop-a-way-to-control-³superweed²/

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