A review of the activity, fate and mode of action of sulfonylurea herbicides

Abstract The sulfonylurea herbicides are a relatively new group of compounds which control broad‐leaved weeds and some grasses in cereal crops. This literature review emphasises work reported on chlorsulfuron and met‐sulfuron‐methyl. The activity of the herbicides, their fate in soil and in plants, and their mode of action are discussed. In addition some of the methods of assaying these compounds are described.