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Glyphosate effects on photosynthesis, nutrient accumulation, and nodulation in glyphosate-resistant soybean

  1. Luiz Henrique Saes Zobiole1,
  2. Robert John Kremer2,*,
  3. Rubem Silvério de Oliveira Jr.1,
  4. Jamil Constantin1

Article first published online: 13 FEB 2012

DOI: 10.1002/jpln.201000434

Issue

Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science

Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science

Volume 175, Issue 2, pages 319–330, April, 2012

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How to Cite

Zobiole, L., Kremer, R., de Oliveira Jr., R. and Constantin, J. (2012), Glyphosate effects on photosynthesis, nutrient accumulation, and nodulation in glyphosate-resistant soybean. Z. Pflanzenernähr. Bodenk., 175: 319–330. doi: 10.1002/jpln.201000434

Author Information

  1. 1

    Center for Advanced Studies in Weed Research, State University of Maringá, 5790 Colombo Av., 87020–900, Maringá, Paraná, Brazil

  2. 2

    United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Cropping Systems & Water Quality Research Unit. 327 Anheuser-Busch Natural Resources Building, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA 65211, USA

*United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Cropping Systems & Water Quality Research Unit. 327 Anheuser-Busch Natural Resources Building, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA 65211, USA

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 4 APR 2012
  2. Article first published online: 13 FEB 2012
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 15 DEC 2011

Funded by

  • National Council for Scientific and Technology Development (CNPq-Brasilia, DF, Brazil)

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Keywords:

  • Glycine max;
  • herbicide impacts;
  • photosynthetic rate;
  • root nodulation

Abstract

Previous greenhouse studies have demonstrated that photosynthesis in some cultivars of first- (GR1) and second-generation (GR2) glyphosate-resistant soybean was reduced by glyphosate. The reduction in photosynthesis that resulted from glyphosate might affect nutrient uptake and lead to lower plant biomass production and ultimately reduced grain yield. Therefore, a field study was conducted to determine if glyphosate-induced damage to soybean (Glycine max L. Merr. cv. Asgrow AG3539) plants observed under controlled greenhouse conditions might occur in the field environment. The present study evaluated photosynthetic rate, nutrient accumulation, nodulation, and biomass production of GR2 soybean receiving different rates of glyphosate (0, 800, 1200, 2400 g a.e. ha–1) applied at V2, V4, and V6 growth stages. In general, plant damage observed in the field study was similar to that in previous greenhouse studies. Increasing glyphosate rates and applications at later growth stages decreased nutrient accumulation, nodulation, leaf area, and shoot biomass production. Thus, to reduce potential undesirable effects of glyphosate on plant growth, application of the lowest glyphosate rate for weed-control efficacy at early growth stages (V2 to V4) is suggested as an advantageous practice within current weed control in GR soybean for optimal crop productivity.

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