Control a Broad Spectrum of Weeds with Brake On!® Herbicide

A New Herbicide for Permanent Crops with a New Mode of Action

Although new to most permanent crop growers, the active ingredient in Brake On! herbicide has been used successfully in cotton the past several years.  Research in permanent crops began shortly thereafter with the goal of understanding the spectrum of weeds controlled, generating crop selectivity data, and establishing MRLs for these markets. 

Unique Mode of Action

Brake On! has a unique mode of action relative to all other residual herbicides used in permanent crops.  Categorized as a HRAC Group 12, it inhibits phytoene desaturase (PDS), an enzyme necessary for carotenoid biosynthesis.  Lack of carotenoids causes bleaching in susceptible plant species.  Brake On! is taken up by the roots and readily translocated making it ideally suited for preemergence use.  It controls a broad spectrum of annual grass and broadleaf weeds, including weeds that have developed resistance to other herbicides.

This unique mode of action makes Brake On! a perfect tank-mix partner for other residual herbicides, and a rotational option in many IPM programs.  Including Brake On! in your program helps protect against the development of resistance and broadens the spectrum of weeds controlled, making your program more effective and sustainable.

Broad-spectrum Weed Control

The table below lists many of the weeds controlled by Brake On! herbicide.  For the most comprehensive and up to date information, be sure and consult the product label as new research will expand this list quickly.  Tank-mixing with complementary products will also increase the spectrum of control.

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