Effects of 2,4-D in the uptake of phosphorus (32p) by wheat (Triticum aestivum, L) and its distribution in the plant

Abstract

The aim of this paper was to study the effect of different concentrations of 2,4-D on the phosphorus uptake by wheat plants (Triticum aestivum, E.) at the 3 leaves stage and its distribution in the plants. Four experiments were carried out in the greenhouse, with four replicates. In the first experiment the wheat plants were harvested 8 h hours after spraying the herbicide. In the second, third and fourth experiments, after 14, 26 and 50 hours respectively. In each experiment, four levels of 2,4-D, namely, 0, 1000, 2000, and 4000 ppm. and a solution with 32P were applied. The data showed: - The 2,4-D affected the phosphorus uptake and its distribution in the plant. - The four experiments showed a tendency toward 2,4-D stimulation of phosphorus uptake in wheat, which decreased with the passage of time. - The phosphorus translocation to the shoot was, in general, stimulated, but this decreased with time. In the third experiment when the plants were sprayed with 2000and 4000 ppm. 2,4-D, the translocation was reduced with respect to the control plants.