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Protocols for Robust Herbicide Resistance Testing in Different Weed Species
Published on: July 2, 2015
A Fluorescence Sensor Capable of Real-Time Herbicide Effect Monitoring in Greenhouses and the Field
Pei Wang1,2, Hui Li3,4, Weidong Jia5,6
1Key Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Equipment and Technology, Ministry of Education, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China. wangpei@live.cn.
Abstract:
Herbicide resistant weeds need to be identified early so that yield loss can be avoided by applying proper field management strategies. A novel chlorophyll-fluorescence-imaging sensor has been developed to conduct real-time herbicide effect evaluation. In this research, greenhouse and field experiments were conducted to calibrate the capability of the sensor in monitoring herbicide effects on different biotypes of two grass weeds (Alopecurus myosuroides, Apera spica-venti) in southwestern Germany. Herbicides with different modes of action were applied for the effect monitoring. Chlorophyll fluorescence yield of the plants was measured 3⁻15 days after treatment (DAT) using the new fluorescence sensor. Visual assessment of the weeds was carried out on 21 DAT. The results showed that the maximal PS II quantum yield (F/F) of herbicide sensitive weeds was significantly lower than the values of resistant populations in 5 DAT. The new technology was capable of quickly identifying the herbicide's effect on plants. It can be used to optimize management strategies to control herbicide resistant weeds.
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