Proxy/Primo combinations on bermudagrass
January 9, 2006
In a recent article in the scientific journal Weed Technology, weed scientists at Clemson University in South Carolina report that ethephon (Proxy), when used by itself at the rate of 5 oz/1000 sq ft, had a negative effect on the quality of TifEagle bermudagrass. Injury included chlorotic leaves and shoot thinning. The injury was reversible, however, and recovery was further enhanced via application of trinexapac-ethyl (Primo).
While ethephon use on cool-season greens continues to be a safe and extremely useful…