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Leaching behaviour of metsulfuron in two texturally different soils
1National Research Centre for Weed Science, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Jabalpur, 482004 Madhya Pradesh, India. shobhasondia@yahoo.com
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
|June 13, 2008
Summary
Herbicide leaching in Indian soils was studied. Metsulfuron showed high mobility in sandy loam and clay loam soils, indicating potential groundwater contamination risks.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Environmental Science
- Soil Science
Background:
- Herbicides are widely used in India.
- Evaluating herbicide leaching is crucial for environmental protection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the leaching potential of metsulfuron in different soil types under laboratory conditions.
- To understand metsulfuron mobility concerning potential groundwater contamination.
Main Methods:
- Laboratory study using soil columns.
- Simulated rainfall of 318 mm applied.
- Metsulfuron-methyl applied at 4 and 8 g a.i. ha(-1).
Main Results:
- Maximum metsulfuron concentration was found in the 0-20 cm soil depth for both soil types.
- Metsulfuron exhibited high mobility under saturated moisture conditions.
Conclusions:
- Metsulfuron demonstrates significant mobility in sandy loam and clay loam soils.
- The high mobility poses a risk for groundwater contamination in India.
