Application of Herbicides in Foam

We constructed a foam applicator capable of creating 300 to 400 gal of foam from 1 gal of water. The equipment was successful for applying herbicides in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L., var. Stoneville 213) and soybeans (Glycine max Merr., var. Lee) after emergence. Weed control was equal with applica...

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Published in:Weed science 1970-07, Vol.18 (4), p.500-505
Main Authors: McWhorter, C. G., Barrentine, W. L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Air flow
botany
Bubbles
Fatty acids
Foams
Herbicides
Liquids
Nozzles
Plant Science and Plant Products
plants
Sulfates
Surfactants
Weed control
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Summary:We constructed a foam applicator capable of creating 300 to 400 gal of foam from 1 gal of water. The equipment was successful for applying herbicides in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L., var. Stoneville 213) and soybeans (Glycine max Merr., var. Lee) after emergence. Weed control was equal with applications in foam as compared to conventional applications in water sprays. Foam production was highly dependent on the type and concentration of surfactant used. Various additives increased foam persistence in laboratory studies. However, for maximum effectiveness under field conditions, additives are needed that are more effective in increasing foam persistence than the ones evaluated.
ISSN:0043-1745
1550-2759
DOI:10.1017/S0043174500078553