Evaluating methods and factors that affect dicamba volatility
Caio Antônio Carbonari, Renato Nunes Costa, Bruno Flaibam Giovanelli, Edivaldo Domingues Velini
Abstract
Background Dicamba is a herbicide with a moderate volatility profile and low dose effects on broadleaf weeds. Dicamba volatility can be strongly reduced with formulation technology and volatilization reducers. Objective This literature review on the dicamba herbicide aims to present new perspectives for its use, characteristics, volatilization risks, technologies to mitigate these risks and the main methods used to assess volatility in Brazil and worldwide. Conclusions Dicamba volatility can be mitigated with appropriate formulations and/or the use of adjuvants [...]
Topics & Concepts
DicambaVolatility (finance)VolatilisationEnvironmental scienceEconomicsEconometricsChemistryAgronomyBiologyWeed controlOrganic chemistryWeed Control and Herbicide ApplicationsPesticide and Herbicide Environmental StudiesAllelopathy and phytotoxic interactions