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New Weed Ki|ler Tested
A new chemical wfeed killer is being tested at Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station at VPI. "
Dr. W. E. Chappell, who is conducting the research, says the chemkal is fcnow as €M'C, "and* s<-cms . to .have 4nany possibilities: Rates of -20 to 80 pounds per acre kill all vegetation, and -keep the sod free of vegetation for more than a year. It has promise as a pre-emergenc treatment at much lower rates for weeds in com, asparagus, cotton, and carrots.
M: preesent, CMU is available for experimental use or in industry to produce soil sterility for extended periods in locations such as lumber yards, gasoline storage areas, arsenals,* and other places where blant growth might constitute a fire hazard
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