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Overview of dimethyl disulfide (DMDS) soil treatment at global level, an innovative and modern technology
Article number
1410_7
Pages
43 – 50
Language
English
Abstract
Dimethyl disulfide (DMDS) is a naturally occurring compound and a major component of the sulfur cycle.
Dimethyl disulfide belongs to a new chemical family in soil treatments, resulting in a different and unique mode of action compared to other existing soil treatments.
DMDS has been successful to control nematodes, other soil-borne pathogens occurring along with nematodes in every crop evaluated, and a number of weed species in particular Cyperus spp.
In addition to its technical efficacy, with its unique mode of action, compatible profile with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs, limited persistence in the environment, no long-term toxicological effects and no adverse effect on the ozone layer, DMDS is an innovative and modern technology.
Dimethyl disulfide has shown high effectiveness across a wide spectrum in many efficacy studies and commercial applications in Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia, Australia and America.
A large number of results have been published in conferences and symposium, a synthesis of these results has been carried out in order to update the profile of this substance.
Dimethyl disulfide belongs to a new chemical family in soil treatments, resulting in a different and unique mode of action compared to other existing soil treatments.
DMDS has been successful to control nematodes, other soil-borne pathogens occurring along with nematodes in every crop evaluated, and a number of weed species in particular Cyperus spp.
In addition to its technical efficacy, with its unique mode of action, compatible profile with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs, limited persistence in the environment, no long-term toxicological effects and no adverse effect on the ozone layer, DMDS is an innovative and modern technology.
Dimethyl disulfide has shown high effectiveness across a wide spectrum in many efficacy studies and commercial applications in Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia, Australia and America.
A large number of results have been published in conferences and symposium, a synthesis of these results has been carried out in order to update the profile of this substance.
Authors
T. Fouillet, G. du Fretay
Keywords
PALADIN, ACCOLADE, natural occurrence, nematodes, Fusarium, Cyperus
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