Selective Application of Herbicides for Aspen Populus-Tremuloides Control in Lowbush Blueberries Vaccinium-Angustifolium

Authors

D.E. Yarborough
A.A. Ismail

Document Type

Conference

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Proceedings of the Northeastern Weed Science Society

Issue

36

First Page

193

Last Page

198

Publication Date

1982

Abstract

Trembling aspen is a common week in Maine's lowbush blueberry fields. The practice of pruning and fertilization foster sucker development and contribute to their spread. Several herbicides, including dicamba, fosamine, glyphosate, 2,4-D, 2,4-D + dicamba, and 2,4-D in oil were selectively applied to aspen. Glyphosate, fosamine and dicamba treatment produced a significant linear decline in aspen plant stand, glyphosate provided the most effective control of aspen but injury to blueberry plant stand also occurred.

Recommended Citation

Yarborough, D.E. and Ismail, A.A. 1982. Selective application of herbicides for aspen populus-tremuloides control in lowbush blueberries vaccinium-angustifolium. Proceedings of the Northeastern Weed Science Society. (36): 193-198.