Flumioxazin
Herbicide
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Through Algae
Flumioxazin is also used to control aquatic plants such as filamentous algae. In granular form, it is used to control of submerged plants, and as a direct foliar application it is used to control emergent and floating-leaf plants.
Mode of action
Flumioxazin is an inhibitor of the enzyme protoporphyrinogen oxidase which then interferes with the plant's chlorophyll production.
Flumioxazin's HRAC classification is Group G (Australia), Group E (global), or Group 14 (numeric).
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Manufacture
The production of flumioxazin involves the use of 2,4-difluoronitrobenzene as a crucial raw material.
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