Chapter 16: MOA Part 2: Amino Acid Synthesis Inhibitors & Nitrogen Metabolism Inhibitors

16.1 Objectives

Learning Objectives

After completing this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Describe the importance of amino acids and protein in plants. Compare aromatic and branched chain amino acids.
  • Describe the role of the shikimate pathway in plants and know where it takes place.
  • Describe the role of ALS enzymes.
  • Explain how Amino Acid Synthesis inhibitors kill plants.
  • Explain how glutamine synthase inhibitors kill plants.
  • Explain how RoundUp Ready crops and Clearfield crops were created.
  • Describe the symptoms seen in susceptible plants to the Amino Acid Synthesis Inhibitors and Nitrogen Metabolism Inhibitors.
  • Summarize weed resistance findings to the Amino Acid Synthesis Inhibitors and Nitrogen Metabolism Inhibitors.
  • Define vocabulary words: EPSP synthase; glyphosate; yellow flash; Clearfield crops; ALS inhibitor; chlorosis; SUs; IMIs; Glutamine synthetase; glufosinate

 

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