Chlorimuron Ethyl is sulfonylurea herbicidal agent.
| Mechanism of Action | Chlorimuron Ethyl inhibits actetolactate synthase (ALS), an enzyme involved in synthesis of branched chain amino acids including valine, leucine, and isoleucine. |
| Plant Biology Applications | Inhibition of ALS can lead to oxidative stress and a decrease in root nodule formation. Compared to other herbicides, chlorimuron ethyl is a very potent herbicide. |
| Molecular Formula | C15H15ClN4O6S |
| References |
Tomaro ML (2005) Effect of chlorimuron-ethyl on Bradyrhizobium japonicum and its symbiosis with soybean. Pest Management Science 61.10 (2005) Zhou Q (2006) Effects of herbicide chlorimuron-ethyl on physiological mechanisms in wheat (Triticum Aestivum)." Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 64.2 (2006): 190-97 |
