Effect of herbicide trifluralin on seed germination and mitotic index of maize roots (Zea mays L.)
Oliveira, V.R.; Scapim, C.A.; Oliveira, R.S. de, Jr; Moura Pires, N. de
Revista UNIMAR 18(3): 537-544
1996
Accession: 002813679
The deleterious effects of trifluralin in seeds and roots of maize, within a 6-h treatment period, were evaluated in laboratory trials, using concentrations ranging from 9 (control) to 0.16 mg/litre. As the concentration was increased, there was a concomitant decrease in seed germination. Reduction of primary root length was observed by either seed or root exposure to the herbicide.