Crop Protection

Dicamba: A Selective Herbicide for Weed Control in Crops

20 January 2025, New Delhi: Dicamba is a selective herbicide used primarily for controlling broadleaf weeds in crops like soybeans, cotton, and corn. It works by mimicking the plant hormone auxin, disrupting the growth process and leading to plant death. Dicamba is often used in combination with other herbicides to enhance its effectiveness.

However, dicamba’s volatility and tendency to drift onto non-target crops have raised concerns about its environmental impact and the potential for crop damage.

Common Name: Dicamba
IUPAC Name: 3,6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid
CAS Number: 1918-00-9
Molecular Formula: C8H9Cl2O3

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