Herbicide combinations for control of complex weed flora in transplanted rice

A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the bioefficacy of some potent low dose herbicides of sulfonylurea group in conjunction with other traditional recommended herbicides for control of broad spectrum of weeds in transplanted rice (Oryza sativa L) during the wet season of 2012 and 2013. Pretilachlor 750 g/ha as pre-emergence (PE) fb ethoxysulfuron 18.75 kg/ha as post-emergence or pretilachlor 750 g/ha followed by metsulfuron-methyl + chlorimuron-ethyl 4 g/ha or pyrazosulfuron 20 g/ha (PE) followed by manual weeding were better options for efficient weed control, higher grain yield and B: C ratio in transplanted rice.