Name the herbicide used to control weeds in pulse crops – (RJ ACF 2011)

✅Explanation: Lasso (Alachlor) is a selective herbicide commonly used to control annual grasses and some broadleaf weeds in pulse crops like lentils, chickpeas, and peas. It works by inhibiting root and shoot growth in susceptible weeds. It inhibits protein synthesis and cell division in susceptible weeds, preventing their growth and establishment. It is typically applied pre-emergence, meaning before the weeds and crops have emerged from the soil. It can also be applied early post-emergence when weeds are in the seedling stage.

📌 Other Options Explanations:
-Atrazine: Controls broadleaf and grassy weeds in corn and sorghum, providing effective pre- and post-emergent weed control.
-Isoproturon: A selective herbicide used in wheat to control a variety of grasses and broadleaf weeds, ensuring cleaner fields and improved yields.
-Machete: Specifically formulated for rice cultivation, it targets key weed species in paddy fields, promoting healthy crop growth.