Journal of Zhejiang Agricultural Sciences ›› 2025, Vol. 66 ›› Issue (8): 1933-1937.DOI: 10.16178/j.issn.0528-9017.20240028

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Effect of combined application of herbicides and biostimulants on maize

LI Tonghua1(), LIU Xuecai2, LIANG Aixin2, ZHAN Shuai1, WANG Zihao1, QIN Yuejun2,*()   

  1. 1. Linyi Agricultural Research and Development Center Sinochem fertilizer Co.,Ltd., Linyi 276014, Shandong
    2. Sinochem Agriculture (Linyi) R & D Center Co., Ltd., Linyi 276024, Shandong
  • Received:2024-01-09 Online:2025-08-11 Published:2025-09-04

Abstract:

To investigate the effects of combining herbicides and biostimulants on maize growth and weed control efficacy, a field experiment was conducted using 35% nicosulfuron·mesotrione·atrazine mixed with varying doses of biostimulants. The results showed that the standalone application of 35% nicosulfuron·mesotrione·atrazine achieved over 95% weed control efficacy. Compared with the water control, the standalone herbicide treatment significantly increased maize plant height, stem diameter, leaf area, and relative chlorophyll content (SPAD) on values 10 days after application. When the biostimulant Youcuilu was combined with 35% nicosulfuron·mesotrione·atrazine, there was no significant difference in weed control efficacy compared to the standalone herbicide treatment. However, on 10 days after spraying, the combined treatment further enhanced plant height, stem diameter, leaf area, SPAD values, and increased yield by 6.9%-11.0%. Overall, the treatment of Youcuilu 3 000 mL·hm-2 + 35% nicosulfuron·mesotrione·atrazine 2 550 mL·hm-2 promoted maize growth and improved yield, demonstrating potential for practical agricultural application.

Key words: herbicide, biostimulant, maize, 35% nicosulfuron·mesotrione·atrazine

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