Turfgrass-Applied Metsulfuron-Methyl Induces Specific Symptomology on Non-Target Tree Species

摘要

Herbicides applied in landscapes can present a challenge in both planting and maintenance due to the diversity of plant species used in these areas (Marble et al., 2015). Herbicide injury to non-target species may occur more frequently on home lawn situations because homeowners do not typically have access to quality application technology or have the necessary credentials and training to obtain or use certain herbicides. Additionally, non-target injury can occur when plant roots expand outside mulched landscape beds into the soils in the lawn (Patton et al., 2013). This increases the risk of damage to non-target plants in the lawn or adjacent landscape bed.