Effect of glyphosate on germination and seedling development of four native plants of dunes in Spain

Using glyphosate is easier than manually controlling the invasive plant Carpobrotus in dune ecosystems. However, before it is used its effect on native species in this ecosystem needs to be determined. This study reports the effects in the laboratory of different concentrations of glyphosate (1.0, 0.5, 0.3, 0.1, 0.05, 0.01, and 0.005 g/m2 ) on germination and seedling emergence of four species of Mediterranean dune plants, Lotus creticus, Medicago marina, Ononis ramosissima and Ammophila arenaria, used in the restoration of this natural ecosystem. Germination was completely inhibited when glyphosate was applied at 0.5, and 1.0 g/m2. The recommended dose (0.3 g/m2 ) also inhibited the germination of L. creticus and M. marina. The percentage germination of O. ramosissima and A. arenaria was around 40% and 30% respectively when a dose of glyphosate of 0.1 g/m2 was used, whereas for seeds of L. creticus and M. marina it was lower than 5%. The T50 at germination of seed incubated with glyphosate increased in all species independently of the dose of glyphosate. Seedling emergence from seeds previously germinated in the presence of glyphosate was only recorded for O. ramosissima and A. arenaria. The results indicate that seeds of O. ramosissima are more tolerant of glyphosate, followed by those of A. arenaria and those of L. creticus and M. marina are the most sensitive.

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Co-occurrence of two invasive plants in a tropical savanna ecosystem: a top priority for management

In this study, we assessed the co-occurrence influence of Hyptis suaveolens and Urena lobata on native plant species and soil properties in a guinea savanna vegetation in Nigeria. We sampled 120 plots of 10 × 10 m2 with 30 plots each in sites invaded by H

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Tasting tour around the world BARCELONA MULE

Another great drink is here for you! You can enjoy sunny Spain with taste delicious cocktail Barcelona Mule. One of the best vermouth For-li Rojo, whose bittersweet taste you cant resist! The post Tasting tour around the world BARCELONA MULE appeared fir

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Project co-financed by the EU: Transparent laser welding of CleanAIR filters

This project is co-financed by the EU Project name according to ms2014+: Transparent laser welding of CleanAIR filters Project registration number according to ms2014+: CZ.01.1.02/0.0/0.0/20_358/0027756 Project implementation period: 15. 11. 2021

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Zasíláme po celé Evropě We ship all over Europe.

We ship all over Europe  We use courier shipments to deliver all our products and plants throughout Europe!  Dear customers, our e-shop is able to ship products all over Europe. Just email us ([email protected]) for more information about ordering and actu

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NEW E-LEARNING / BLENDED LEARNING MICROSOFT OFFICE PROGRAMME

We are happy to announce our new e-learning Ms Office 2007 (English version) programme, developed in cooperation with an e-learning solutions development company. The programme is online and it has been designed in a way that maximizes user interaction an

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