The Effects of Fusilade (Fluazifop-p-butyl) on Root and Shoot Growth of Lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) Seedlings

摘要

ThepresentstudyhasbeencarriedouttoinvestigatetheeffectsoftheherbicideFusilade(Fluazifop-p-butyl)onrootandshootgrowthoflentilseedlings.FourdifferentdosesofFusilade(0.25%,0.5%,1%and1.5%)wereusedin(Fluazifop-p-butyl)Lensculinarisseedsandleaves.TheobtainedresultsindicatethatshootgrowthandlateralrootgrowthwasreducedinFusiladetreatedgroups.Leafdeformationslikechlorosis,curling,expansionandasymmetrywasobservedinFusiladetreatedleaves.ItwasalsoseenthatleaftreatmentwasmoresensitivethanseedtreatmentagainsttheeffectsofherbicideFusilade.