| abstract |
A herbicidal composition which contains a phosphonate or phosphinate of formula (I) where R and R', which may be the same or different, each represent a straight or branched chain alkyl having one to twelve carbon atoms, and x and y are each 1 or 2, the sum of x and y equaling 3; and phenmedipham, desmedipham, metamitron, lenacil, ethofumesate or chloridazone in combination with an appropriate carrier and/or surfactant. The invention also relates to a weed control method. |