Rice Seed Treatment To Increase Tolerance To Herbicide

Weedy rice and resistance of weeds to commonly used herbicides in rice field is major problem in rice farming. By treating rice seeds with this product will increase the tolerance of the rice seedling to a herbicide called metolachlor, which is toxic to rice as well as weedy rice and other weeds in the plantation. This herbicide is not used in rice field due to its toxicity to rice crop. The use of this herbicide along with the seed treatment will increase the efficacy of weeds management for rice farmers.