Nuseed TruFlex® Canola: A Superior Choice for Weed Control

Nuseed TruFlex® canola represents the next evolution in glyphosate tolerance, providing growers with enhanced flexibility and effectiveness in managing weeds compared to traditional Roundup Ready® canola.

 

The Shift from Roundup Ready® to TruFlex®

The transition from Roundup Ready® canola to TruFlex® canola marks a significant advancement in weed management technology. While Roundup Ready® introduced effective post-emergent control, its limitations in application timing and crop tolerance became apparent, restricting farmers’ ability to manage late-emerging weeds. TruFlex® canola addresses these challenges by allowing applications from emergence to first flower and accommodating higher glyphosate rates. This shift empowers growers to be more proactive in their weed control strategies, adapting to the dynamic nature of weed emergence and ensuring healthier crop development throughout the growing season.

 

Key Advantages of TruFlex® Canola

1. Extended Application Window: Unlike Roundup Ready® canola, which allows glyphosate application only from emergence to the six-leaf stage, TruFlex® canola enables applications from emergence all the way to the first flower. This extended window allows for better management of late germinating weeds.
2. Higher Glyphosate Tolerance: TruFlex® canola is designed to withstand greater amounts of glyphosate, allowing for up to three applications in a single crop cycle. This increased tolerance means that growers can effectively target and control weeds that emerge later in the season, significantly enhancing crop safety.
3. Broad Spectrum Weed Control: TruFlex® canola provides effective control over a wider range of weed species, reducing the reliance on multiple herbicide products. This efficiency not only streamlines herbicide management but also helps address challenging weeds like annual ryegrass, which may be difficult to control with group 1 herbicides alone.

Canola	Nufarm Crucial Rate	Max. Applications	Max. Glyphosate application	Application Window
Roundup Ready®	1.0L/ha	2 in one crop	1.2kg ai/ha (2L/ha Crucial)*	Emergence- 6 leaf
TruFlex®	1-1.5L/ha	3 in one crop	1.8kg ai/ha (3L/ha Crucial)*	Emergence- first flower

* Excluding pre harvest application 

With its increased flexibility, higher application tolerance, and broad-spectrum weed control capabilities, Nuseed TruFlex® canola offers a powerful alternative to Roundup Ready® canola. By choosing TruFlex®, growers can effectively manage weeds throughout the growing season, ensuring healthier crops and improved yields.

Find out more about Nuseed TruFlex® varieties here

*TruFlex and Roundup Ready are registered trademarks of the Bayer Group.