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GB/T 17980.45-2026Pesticides - Guidelines for field efficacy trials - Part 45: Herbicides against weeds in rapeseed (English PDF)

农药 田间药效试验准则 第45部分:除草剂防治油菜田杂草

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Issued by

SAMR; SAC

Level / Type

National · Recommended

Issue date

February 27, 2026

Implementation date

September 1, 2026

Scope

GB/T 17980.45-2026 is the English-translated version of 农药 田间药效试验准则 第45部分:除草剂防治油菜田杂草.

GB/T 17980.45-2026 is the Chinese national standard covering the trial protocol for herbicides in oilseed rape - a broadleaf crop among broadleaf weeds, which leaves a narrow margin between controlling the weed and damaging the crop. The GB/T 17980 series is what a pesticide registration in China rests on: it fixes the plot design and replication, the application rate and timing, the assessment of the pest or weed and of the crop, and the analysis of the result. It replaces GB/T 17980.45-2000 and has been in force since 1 September 2026, one of the parts of the series revised together. It was issued on 27 February 2026 and has been in force since 1 September 2026, replacing GB/T 17980.45-2000. The document is under the responsibility of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. This page is published from the official record of the 2026 edition; the clause text of a standard this recent is not yet in circulation, and the figures, limits and tables it contains are those of the document itself, delivered in full with the English translation.

Document preview — GB/T 17980.45-2026

National Standard of the People's Republic of China

ICS
65.100
Classification
B 17
Replacing
GB/T 17980.45-2000

Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC

Contents

  • 1 Scope
  • 2 Equivalent to 0.1%~2.5% of the blank control area; - Level
  • 3 Equivalent to 2.6%~5% of the blank control area; - Level
  • 4 Test conditions
  • 5 Experimental Design and Arrangement
  • 5.2 Reagents
  • 5.3 Community Arrangement
  • 6 Applying pesticides
  • 7 Survey
  • 7.1 Weed Survey
  • 7.1.2 Survey Time and Frequency
  • 7.2 Crop pesticide damage survey
  • 8 Equivalent to 35.1%~67.5% of the blank control area; - Level

Foreword

This document complies with the provisions of GB/T 1.1-2020 "Standardization Work Guidelines Part

1.Structure and Drafting Rules of Standardization Documents". Drafting. This document is Part 45 of GB/T 17980, "Guidelines for Field Efficacy Testing of Pesticides". GB/T 17980 has published the following... part.

1.Insecticide Control of Lepidoptera Boring Pests in Rice;

2.Insecticide Control of Rice Leaf Roller;

3.Pesticide Control of Rice Leafhoppers;

45.Herbicide Control of Weeds in Rapeseed Fields;

---Part 149: Insecticides for the Control of Red Imported Fire Ants. This document supersedes GB/T 17980.45-2000 "Guidelines for Field Efficacy Testing of Pesticides (I) - Control of Herbicides in Rapeseed Crops". Compared with GB/T 17980.45-2000, the main technical changes in the draft are as follows, except for structural adjustments and editorial modifications.

a) The scope of application has been changed (see Chapter 1, Chapter 1 of the.2000 edition);

b) The requirements for selecting the test weeds have been changed (see 4.2,

2.2 of the.2000 edition);

c) Added provisions for test treatment (see 5.1);

d) The requirements for test and control reagents have been changed (see 5.2,

3.1 of the.2000 edition);

e) The requirements for the area of the residential area have been changed (see 5.3.2,

1 Scope

GB/T 17980.45-2026 is the Chinese national standard covering the trial protocol for herbicides in oilseed rape - a broadleaf crop among broadleaf weeds, which leaves a narrow margin between controlling the weed and damaging the crop. The GB/T 17980 series is what a pesticide registration in China rests on: it fixes the plot design and replication, the application rate and timing, the assessment of the pest or weed and of the crop, and the analysis of the result. It replaces GB/T 17980.45-2000 and has been in force since 1 September 2026, one of the parts of the series revised together. It was issued on 27 February 2026 and has been in force since 1 September 2026, replacing GB/T 17980.45-2000. The document is under the responsibility of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. This page is published from the official record of the 2026 edition; the clause text of a standard this recent is not yet in circulation, and the figures, limits and tables it contains are those of the document itself, delivered in full with the English translation.

This document describes the method for field plot trials of herbicides for controlling weeds in rapeseed fields. This document applies to the efficacy and safety evaluation of field plot trials for the registration of herbicides for controlling weeds in rapeseed fields.

4 Test conditions

4.1 Selection of Crops and Cultivars Use locally common cultivation methods and select widely planted varieties. Record crop types (including Chinese and Latin scientific names) and cultivation categories. Type and variety name.

4.2 Selection of weeds as test subjects The weeds in the test site should be representative, the weed density should meet the experimental requirements, and the weeds should be evenly distributed. The weed community composition should be the same as that of the test herbicide. The herbicide spectrum is consistent. Record the Chinese and Latin scientific names of various weeds.

4.3 Cultivation conditions Soil conditions (soil type, organic matter content, pH, soil moisture, fertility) and tillage practices should be uniform and consistent across all experimental plots, and should meet the requirements of the current regulations. Agricultural practices in the field of earth science. The cultivation methods for rapeseed (direct seeding or transplanting), as well as cultivation measures such as seeding rate, plant spacing, and row spacing, should conform to local ecological requirements. Actual production. Record the previous crop and the herbicides used in the previous crop, and avoid selecting plots that may affect the growth of rapeseed or the effectiveness of the tested herbicides.

5 Experimental Design and Arrangement

5.1 Test Treatment Treatments such as experimental agents, control agents, manual weeding, and blank control should be set up.

5.2 Reagents

5.2.1 Test reagents The test reagent treatment includes four dosages. high, medium, low, and twice the medium dose. Additional dosages may be set according to experimental requirements in special cases. Specify the reagent dosage. Text/English generic name or code, dosage form, active ingredient content, manufacturer, production date or batch number, etc.

5.2.2 Control reagent The control agent should be a registered, locally commonly used product with good efficacy and safety in actual use. The type and action of the control agent should be specified. The formulation and herbicidal spectrum should be the same as or similar to the test agent, and the registered dosage and application method should be used. If the test agent is a mixture, it should also be... Each active ingredient, in single-dose form, serves as a control. Specific measures may be taken depending on the purpose of the experiment. Record the Chinese/English generic name, dosage form, active ingredient content, manufacturer, registration number, production date or batch number, and application rate of the control drug. Dosage, etc.

5.3 Community Arrangement

5.3.1 Layout of the community Different treatment plots in the experiment were arranged in a randomized block design. In special cases, comparative, in-between, or irregular arrangements may be used. Please provide an explanation.

5.3.2 Area of the community and duplication The area of the residential area is 20m2~30m2, and the shape of the residential area is rectangular. Number of repetitions. no less than 4 repetitions.

6 Applying pesticides

6.1 Application Method Conduct the application according to the test requirements and label instructions, and ensure that the application is appropriate for local scientific agricultural practices. Record the application methods and procedures.

6.2 Application equipment Use commonly used equipment, or select equipment according to the test requirements. When using the spray method for pesticide application, choose a sprayer with stable pressure and a fan-shaped nozzle. The sprayer is used to apply the pesticide, ensuring that the pesticide is evenly distributed throughout the entire test plot or accurately and directionally distributed to the target area. Record the amount used. Information such as equipment type and operating conditions (working pressure, nozzle type, nozzle diameter, flow rate, etc.).

6.3 Application time and frequency Follow the test requirements and label instructions. If the application time is not specifically specified on the label, it should be determined based on the test objective and the test reagent. The application of pesticides should be based on their specific effects. Application times are categorized according to the emergence time of weeds and rapeseed.

a) Before rapeseed sowing or transplanting, and before weeds emerge;

b) Before rapeseed emergence and before weed emergence;

c) After rapeseed seedlings emerge or after transplanting, or after weeds emerge. Record the date and time of application, as well as the growth status of weeds and rapeseed at the time of application (growth stage and the proportion of each type of weed, etc.).

6.4 Dosage and Water Consumption Apply the pesticide according to the test requirements and the dosage and water usage specified on the label. The dosage of the pesticide is expressed in g/hm2 (grams per hectare) of active ingredient. Dosage is expressed in mL/667m^2 (milliliters per 667 square meters) or g/667m^2 (grams per 667 square meters), and water consumption is expressed in L/hm^2 (liters per hectare). The volume is expressed in liters per hectare (L/667m^2) and liters per 667 square meters (L/667m^2). When the water volume is not specified in the experiment, it can be determined based on the mode of action of the test agent and the type of sprayer. The water consumption should be determined based on the type of pesticide and local production conditions. Accurate dosage should be ensured during pesticide application; the dosage deviation between replicates of the same treatment should not exceed [a certain value]. ±5%. Record factors affecting efficacy, duration of action, and selectivity.

6.5 Data requirements for pesticides used to control pests, diseases, and non-target weeds If other pesticides are used during the trial, those that have no effect on the test pesticide, target weeds, and rapeseed should be selected, and all plots should be treated. Treat uniformly. It should be used separately from the test and control agents, and the name, timing of application, method of application, and dosage of the agent should be recorded. Action targets, etc.

7.1 Weed Survey

7.1.1 Survey Methodology Describe in detail the symptoms of weed damage (such as growth inhibition, chlorosis, deformity, etc.) to accurately explain the mechanism of action of the herbicide. Investigate weed species, number of plants, coverage, and biomass (fresh weight of aboveground parts) in each treatment area. Use the following absolute number survey method or estimated value adjustment. Search method.

a) Absolute number survey method (numerical measurement) Investigate the total number of plants or biomass (fresh weight of aboveground parts) for each weed species. In special cases, the number of specific organs of the weed may also be investigated (e.g., (e.g., the number of tillers in grassy weeds). Conduct a survey of the entire plot or take 3-5 sampling points in each plot, with each sampling point... A sampling survey was conducted at a scale of 0.25m^2 to 1m^2.

b) Estimated value survey method (visual inspection) Each herbicide-treated patch was compared with a control patch in the same block to estimate the relative weed population. The total weed community population could be used as a reference. It is expressed by indicators such as the quantity, coverage, and height of a single type of weed. The estimated results can be expressed as a simple percentage (0 for no weeds, 100% for the same weeds as the control area), or they can be converted to equivalent quantities. The percentage of weed control effect is indicated (0 for no control effect, 100% for complete weed control). The blank control area should also be recorded. Absolute values for weed species, number of plants, and coverage. To overcome the difficulties of accurately estimating percentages and performing analysis of variance, a control efficacy survey was conducted. The following classification methods may be adopted. - Level

7.1.2 Survey Time and Frequency

7.1.2.1 The time and number of surveys of winter rapeseed fields are as follows:

a) Apply herbicide before weeds emerge. - First survey. After weeds have fully emerged in the blank control area (visual assessment, control effect); - Second survey. Before winter (number of plants counted); - Third survey. The following year, after the rapeseed resumed growth, when the weeds in the control area were growing vigorously, or when the efficacy of the experimental herbicide was at its peak. Best time (number of plants and fresh weight); - Fourth survey. Before rapeseed harvest (visual inspection, control effect).

b) Apply herbicide after weeds emerge. 1) Apply pesticides before winter. - First survey. On the day of application, or before application (measurement of weed species, density, leaf age, and growth stage, etc.); - Second survey. 2-4 weeks after application (number of plants counted); - Third survey. The following year, after the rapeseed resumed growth, when weeds in the control area grew vigorously, or when the experimental pesticides became effective... At its best (measured by number of plants and fresh weight); - Fourth survey. Before rapeseed harvest (visual inspection, control effect). 2) Applying pesticides in spring. - First survey. On the day of application, before application (measurement of weed species, density, leaf age, and growth stage, etc.); - Second survey. 2-3 weeks after application (number of plants counted); - Third survey. 4-5 weeks after application or when the experimental agent reaches its peak efficacy (counting of plants and fresh weight); - Fourth survey. Before rapeseed harvest (visual inspection, control effect).

7.1.2.2 The timing and frequency of the spring rapeseed field surveys are as follows:

a) Apply herbicide before weeds emerge. - First survey. After weeds have fully emerged in the blank control area (visual assessment, control effect); - Second survey. 2-3 weeks after weeds have fully emerged in the blank control area (number of plants counted); - Third survey. 4-6 weeks after all weeds have emerged in the blank control area, or when the experimental herbicide has reached its peak efficacy (number of plants measured). (and fresh weight) - Fourth survey. Before rapeseed harvest (visual inspection, control effect).

b) Apply herbicide after weeds emerge. - First survey. On the day of application, before application (measurement of weed species, density, leaf age, and growth stage, etc.); - Second survey. 2-3 weeks after application (number of plants counted); - Third survey. 4-5 weeks after application or when the experimental agent reaches its peak efficacy (counting of plants and fresh weight); - Fourth survey. Before rapeseed harvest (visual inspection, control effect).

7.2 Crop pesticide damage survey

7.2.1 Survey Methodology The following method can be used to visually inspect whether the pesticide has caused phytotoxicity to rapeseed.

a) Compare the herbicide-treated area with the manually weeded area to evaluate the occurrence of herbicide damage. If herbicide damage is present, record in detail the time of occurrence and... Symptoms (such as delayed emergence, reduced emergence rate, seedling death after transplanting, growth inhibition, chlorosis, yellowing, necrotic spots, deformity, leaf drying, etc.).

b) Record environmental factors (cultivation measures, soil conditions, natural disasters such as lodging, pests and diseases, harsh climatic conditions such as prolonged high temperatures and drought). The impact of drought, strong winds, hail, or freezing damage on pesticides.

c) If pesticide damage can be counted or measured, express it in absolute values and record crop emergence rate, number of damaged plants, or plant height, etc. The survey can be conducted on the entire plot or three random sampling points can be selected in each plot. At each sampling point, the number of crop plants at a height of 1m to 2m can be counted sequentially. Conduct a sampling survey.

d) In other cases, assess the extent of herbicide damage across the entire plot. Herbicide damage is graded using the following method, and the crop damage index is calculated. - Level

0.Crops are growing normally, showing no signs of damage, consistent with areas where weeding was carried out manually; - Level

1.Minor pesticide damage to crops, which can recover later and does not affect yield; - Level

2.Moderate pesticide damage to crops, recoverable later, slight impact on yield, estimated yield reduction of 1%~5%; - Level

3.Severe pesticide damage to crops, difficult to recover from, estimated yield reduction of 6%~15%; - Level

4.Severe pesticide damage to crops, irreversible, estimated yield reduction of 16%~30%; - Level

5.Severe pesticide damage to crops, irreversible, with estimated yield reduction of over 30%.

7.2.2 Survey Time and Frequency The survey period varies depending on the rapeseed cultivation type and pesticide application time; the specific number of surveys is as follows:

---First survey. In the blank control area, rapeseed seedlings had basically emerged or 2-3 weeks after pesticide application (seedling rate, whether emergence was delayed, plant height, etc.). (growth rate, similar appearance)

---Second survey. Rapeseed bolting stage (plant height, growth vigor, appearance, etc.);

8 Equivalent to 35.1%~67.5% of the blank control area; - Level

9.Equivalent to 67.6%~100% of the blank control area.

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