When I think about Lipid Biosynthesis Inhibitor herbicides, Post (sethoxidim) and Select (clethodim) come to my mind. A great description of these type of herbicides can be found at the Section VI of the Arizona Pest Control Advisor (PCA) Study Guide. They say a good teacher can explain complicated things in a simple way. Please read this explanation by Barry Tickes:
“These herbicides are known as ACCase inhibitors because they inhibit the production of acetyl-coenzyme A carboxylase (ACCase) which is an enzyme needed in the first steps of lipid or fatty acid production. Lipids are needed in the production of new membranes which, among other things, are needed in the production of cell walls. These chemicals move from the foliage to the growing points, only kill grasses, and have very little soil activity. Grasses stop growing immediately and slowly turn chlorotic or red and die usually in 7 to 21 days. These products are used to selectively kill grasses in broadleaf crops".
Classification |
Common |
Commercial |
Arizona crop |
Aryloxphenoxy |
fluazifop |
Fusilade |
Small grains, |
Cyclohexanediones |
sethoxydim |
Poast, Segment, |
Alfalfa, cotton, |
You need to see this .. time lapse photography shows the symptoms of Poast herbicide to wheat.