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Effect of Some Soil-applied Herbicides on Net Photosynthesis and Growth of Apple Trees1

Year: 1977

Type: article

Abstract: The effect of 4 soil-applied herbicides (4.5 kg/ha) on the net photosynthesis (Pn) of greenhouse grown ‘Golden Delicious’/M 7 apple trees ( Malus domestica Borkh.) was determined by infrared CO 2 analysis. Monuron caused the greatest decrease in Pn, followed by atrazine and simazine. Diuron had no effect on Pn. Monuron and atrazine applications resulted in a decreased plastochron index. The influence of herbicides on Pn was apparent 10 days following treatment, and the effect persisted for the remainder of the experimental period of 40 days.

Source: HortScience

DOI: 10.21273/hortsci.12.2.153

Authors: Dharam P. Sharma, David C. Ferree, Fred O. Hartman

Language: English

Topic: Weed Control and Herbicide Applications

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,000

OpenAlex ID: W4312298050

FWCI: 0.693

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Cited by: 7

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