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Case Study: Characterizing the Response of Young Glyphosate Susceptible and Glyphosate-Resistant Amaranthus palmeri (Palmer Amaranth) after Being Sprayed with a Ten Percent Acetic Acid Solution to Control Growth
Biology and Life Sciences Forum
(2021)
Abstract
 In this case study, we investigate the responses of Glyphosate-Susceptible and Glyphosate-Resistant Amaranthus palmeri to an organic 10% acetic acid herbicide solution instead of the standard 20% acetic acid solution. We show that although both forms respond differently to glyphosate-based herbicides, both will respond the same way to organic-based herbicides that include acetic acid. After treatment with the 10% acetic acid solution, eighty-five percent (85%) of the Glyphosate-Susceptible plants died within 24 h, while 100% of the Glyphosate-Resistant plants died within 24 h. Using a lesser concentration may be better for the environment since there will be less buildup over time and is more cost effective for the farmer.
Keywords
- Glyphosate,
- Amaranthus,
- Amaranthus palmeri,
- organic herbicide,
- acetic acid
Disciplines
Publication Date
2021
Citation Information
Yolander Youngblood, Inceceia Carter and Ayanna Montegut. "Case Study: Characterizing the Response of Young Glyphosate Susceptible and Glyphosate-Resistant Amaranthus palmeri (Palmer Amaranth) after Being Sprayed with a Ten Percent Acetic Acid Solution to Control Growth" Biology and Life Sciences Forum (2021) ISSN: 2673-9976 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/yolander-youngblood/5/