Glyphosate hormesis effects on the vegetative and reproductive development of glyphosate-susceptible and -resistant Conyza sumatrensis biotypes.

Low glyphosate doses that produce hormesis may alter the susceptibility to herbicides of weeds or enhance their propagation and dispersal. The objective of this work was to evaluate the hormetic effects of glyphosate on the vegetative, phenological and reproductive development in resistant (R) and susceptible (S) Conyza sumatrensis biotypes. The glyphosate resistance level of biotype R was 11.2-fold compared to the S biotype. Glyphosate doses <11.25 g ae ha-1 induced temporary and permanent hormetic effects for the number of leaves, plant height and dry mass accumulation up to 28 d after application in both R and S biotypes. The S biotype required 15-19% fewer thermal units at 1.4 and 2.8 g ae ha-1 glyphosate than untreated plants to reach the bolting stage. Also, this biotype had less thermal units associated with the appearance (1225 vs 1408 units) and opening (1520 vs 1765 units) of the first capitulum than the R biotype. In addition, glyphosate affected reproductive traits of both biotypes compared to their controls, increasing the number of capitulum's and seeds per plant up to 37 and 41% (at 2.8 and 0.7 g ae h-1, respectively) in the S biotype, and by 48 and 114% (both at 5.6 g ae ha-1) in the R biotype. Depending on environmental parameters, glyphosate may or may not cause hormetic effects on the vegetative and phenological development of C. sumatrenis biotypes; however, this herbicide increases the speed and fecundity of reproduction, regardless of the glyphosate susceptibility level, which can alter the population dynamics and glyphosate susceptibility of future generations.

Glyphosate hormesis induced by treatment via seed stimulates the growth and biomass accumulation in soybean seedlings.

Glyphosate hormesis, identified as a potential means to enhance crop yields, encounters practical constraints because it is typically assessed through foliar applications. The expression and extend of hormesis in this approach are influenced by unpredictable environmental conditions, highlighting the need to explore alternative glyphosate application methods, such as seed treatment. This study aimed to assess glyphosate hormesis on growth rates and biomass accumulation in seedlings soybean cultivars. Two dose-response experiments [doses from 0 to 2880 g acid equivalent (ae) ha-1], one via foliar and one via seed, were conducted on three soybean cultivars [one non-glyphosate-resistant (NGR) and two glyphosate-resistant (GR, one RR and one RR2)]. In a subsequent experiment, three safe glyphosate doses (0, 90 and 180 g ae ha-1) applied via seed were evaluated on four soybean cultivars (two RR and two RR2). For foliar applications, the range of glyphosate doses increasing growth rates and dry biomass by 12-28 % were 5.6-45 g ae ha-1 for the NGR cultivar, of 45-720 g ae ha-1 for RR and of 11.25-180 g ae ha-1 for RR2. In the seed treatment, biomass increases of 16-60 % occurred at 45-180 g ae ha-1 for the NGR and RR cultivars, and 90-360 g ae ha-1 for RR2. Glyphosate doses of 90 and 180 g ae ha-1, applied via seeds, provided greater growth and biomass accumulation for the RR and RR2 soybean cultivars. Both foliar and seed applications of glyphosate increased growth and biomass accumulation in soybean cultivars, with seed treatments showing greater and more consistent enhancements. These findings propose practical and viable alternative for harnessing glyphosate hormesis to facilitate the early development of soybeans and potentially enhance crop yield.

Hormetic Effect of Glyphosate on the Morphology, Physiology and Metabolism of Coffee Plants.

Glyphosate is a nonselective herbicide of systemic action that inhibits the enzyme 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase, thus compromising amino acid production and consequently the growth and development of susceptible plants. The objective of this study was to evaluate the hormetic effect of glyphosate on the morphology, physiology, and biochemistry of coffee plants. Coffee seedlings (Coffea arabica cv Catuaí Vermelho IAC-144) were transplanted into pots filled with a mixture of soil and substrate and subjected to ten doses of glyphosate: 0, 11.25, 22.5, 45, 90, 180, 360, 720, 1440, and 2880 g acid equivalent (ae) ha-1. Evaluations were performed using the morphological, physiological, and biochemical variables. Data analysis for the confirmation of hormesis occurred with the application of mathematical models. The hormetic effect of glyphosate on coffee plant morphology was determined by the variables plant height, number of leaves, leaf area, and leaf, stem, and total dry mass. Doses from 14.5 to 30 g ae ha-1 caused the highest stimulation. In the physiological analyses, the highest stimulation was observed upon CO2 assimilation, transpiration, stomatal conductance, carboxylation efficiency, intrinsic water use efficiency, electron transport rate, and photochemical efficiency of photosystem II at doses ranging from 4.4 to 55 g ae ha-1. The biochemical analyses revealed significant increases in the concentrations of quinic acid, salicylic acid, caffeic acid, and coumaric acid, with maximum stimulation at doses between 3 and 140 g ae ha-1. Thus, the application of low doses of glyphosate has positive effects on the morphology, physiology, and biochemistry of coffee plants.

Fertilizantes foliares, regulador de crescimento e glyphosate no crescimento vegetativo da soja tolerante ao glyphosate / Influence of foliar fertilizers, growth regulator and glyphosate on vegetative growth of glyphosate tolerant soybean

O trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar o desempenho da soja submetida a doses de glyphosate em associações com fertilizantes foliares e regulador de crescimento vegetal, visando o processo de reversão do efeito fitotóxico na soja RR2. O experimento foi conduzido entre novembro de 2015 e janeiro de 2016, em casa de vegetação situada na Universidade Federal do Paraná - Setor Palotina. Utilizou-se a cultivar Monsoy 6210 IPRO®. As plantas foram submetidas à aplicação de glyphosate nas doses 0, 720, 1440, 2160 e 2880 g e.a. ha-1 e doses de glyphosate em associação com os produtos: regulador de crescimento vegetal (cinetina 0,09 g L-1, ácido giberélico 0,05 g L-1 e ácido 4-indol-3-butílico 0,05 g L-1) na dose 250ml ha-1, manganês (Mn na forma de um quelato de aminoácido, 62,5 g L-1) na dose de 1L, e o composto de aminoácidos (hidrolisado proteico, ácido fosfórico, hidróxido de potássio e água, 1L ha-1). A aplicação foi realizada no estágio V4. Avaliou-se índice de clorofila, matéria seca de parte aérea e raiz, e sintomas de fitointoxicação na cultura. Os dados foram submetidos a análise de variância, submetidos ao teste de Tukey (p≤0,05) e análise de regressão para o fator dose. Não foram observadas diferenças entre os tratamentos com fertilizantes e regulador vegetal e o herbicida. Os sintomas de fitointoxicação da cultura e os níveis de clorofila foram proporcionais ao aumento de dose do herbicida, porém houve uma recuperação da cultura após 35 DAA. Para matéria seca de raiz e parte aérea das plantas, não foi observada diferença entre os manejos de reversão da fitointoxicação. Trabalhos à campo são necessários para constatação de efeitos dos produtos na fisiologia das plantas visando um possível incremento de produtividade.(AU)

The objective of this work is to evaluate the performance of soybean submitted to glyphosate doses in association with foliar fertilizers and plant growth regulator, aiming the reversal of phytotoxic effect in RR2 soybean. The experiment was conducted between November 2015 and January 2016, in a greenhouse located at the Federal University of Paraná - Setor Palotina. Monsoy 6210 IPRO® was used. The plants were submitted to glyphosate application at 0, 720, 1440, 2160 and 2880 g a. e ha-1 and glyphosate in association with the products: plant growth regulator (kinetin 0.09 g L-1, gibberellic acid). 0.05 g L-1 and 4-indol-3-butyl acid 0.05 g L-1) at the dose 250 ml ha-1, manganese (Mn as an aminoacid chelate, 62.5 g L-1) at a dose of 1L, and the aminoacid compound (protein hydrolysate, phosphoric acid, potassium hydroxide and water, 1L ha-1). The application was performed at stage V4. Chlorophyll index shoot and root dry matter, and phytointoxication symptoms in the crop were evaluated. Data were subjected to analysis of variance, Tukey test (p≤0.05) and regression analysis for the dose factor. No differences were observed between fertilizer and plant regulator treatments and herbicide. Symptoms of crop phytointoxication and chlorophyll levels were proportional to herbicide dose increase, but there was a recovery of culture after 35 DAA. For root and shoot dry matter, no difference was observed between the phytointoxication reversal management. Field work is necessary to verify the effects of products on plant physiology aiming at a possible increase of productivity.(AU)

Fertilizantes foliares, regulador de crescimento e glyphosate no crescimento vegetativo da soja tolerante ao glyphosate / Influence of foliar fertilizers, growth regulator and glyphosate on vegetative growth of glyphosate tolerant soybean

O trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar o desempenho da soja submetida a doses de glyphosate em associações com fertilizantes foliares e regulador de crescimento vegetal, visando o processo de reversão do efeito fitotóxico na soja RR2. O experimento foi conduzido entre novembro de 2015 e janeiro de 2016, em casa de vegetação situada na Universidade Federal do Paraná - Setor Palotina. Utilizou-se a cultivar Monsoy 6210 IPRO®. As plantas foram submetidas à aplicação de glyphosate nas doses 0, 720, 1440, 2160 e 2880 g e.a. ha-1 e doses de glyphosate em associação com os produtos: regulador de crescimento vegetal (cinetina 0,09 g L-1, ácido giberélico 0,05 g L-1 e ácido 4-indol-3-butílico 0,05 g L-1) na dose 250ml ha-1, manganês (Mn na forma de um quelato de aminoácido, 62,5 g L-1) na dose de 1L, e o composto de aminoácidos (hidrolisado proteico, ácido fosfórico, hidróxido de potássio e água, 1L ha-1). A aplicação foi realizada no estágio V4. Avaliou-se índice de clorofila, matéria seca de parte aérea e raiz, e sintomas de fitointoxicação na cultura. Os dados foram submetidos a análise de variância, submetidos ao teste de Tukey (p≤0,05) e análise de regressão para o fator dose. Não foram observadas diferenças entre os tratamentos com fertilizantes e regulador vegetal e o herbicida. Os sintomas de fitointoxicação da cultura e os níveis de clorofila foram proporcionais ao aumento de dose do herbicida, porém houve uma recuperação da cultura após 35 DAA. Para matéria seca de raiz e parte aérea das plantas, não foi observada diferença entre os manejos de reversão da fitointoxicação. Trabalhos à campo são necessários para constatação de efeitos dos produtos na fisiologia das plantas visando um possível incremento de produtividade.

The objective of this work is to evaluate the performance of soybean submitted to glyphosate doses in association with foliar fertilizers and plant growth regulator, aiming the reversal of phytotoxic effect in RR2 soybean. The experiment was conducted between November 2015 and January 2016, in a greenhouse located at the Federal University of Paraná - Setor Palotina. Monsoy 6210 IPRO® was used. The plants were submitted to glyphosate application at 0, 720, 1440, 2160 and 2880 g a. e ha-1 and glyphosate in association with the products: plant growth regulator (kinetin 0.09 g L-1, gibberellic acid). 0.05 g L-1 and 4-indol-3-butyl acid 0.05 g L-1) at the dose 250 ml ha-1, manganese (Mn as an aminoacid chelate, 62.5 g L-1) at a dose of 1L, and the aminoacid compound (protein hydrolysate, phosphoric acid, potassium hydroxide and water, 1L ha-1). The application was performed at stage V4. Chlorophyll index shoot and root dry matter, and phytointoxication symptoms in the crop were evaluated. Data were subjected to analysis of variance, Tukey test (p≤0.05) and regression analysis for the dose factor. No differences were observed between fertilizer and plant regulator treatments and herbicide. Symptoms of crop phytointoxication and chlorophyll levels were proportional to herbicide dose increase, but there was a recovery of culture after 35 DAA. For root and shoot dry matter, no difference was observed between the phytointoxication reversal management. Field work is necessary to verify the effects of products on plant physiology aiming at a possible increase of productivity.