Mechanism of action and selectivity of a novel herbicide, fenquinotrione.

Fenquinotrione is a novel herbicide that can control a wide range of broadleaf and sedge weeds with excellent rice selectivity. We revealed that fenquinotrione potently inhibited the 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) activity in with an IC of 44.7 nM.

Development of a rice herbicide, fenoxasulfone.

Fenoxasulfone is a novel rice herbicide that was discovered and developed by Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. It displays excellent herbicidal activity against spp.