Abstract:
The application of simazine increased the per cent of N, Cu and soluble
proteins in corn seeds. A significant increase in the amount of total P in
corn leaves and inorganic P in corn seeds noticed by application of simazine
@ 1.25 and 2.50 kg ai/ha respectively. Uptake and distribution of K was
not affected. Increased uptake of Ca was observed and it was uniformly distributed
among different parts of plants, whereas Mg distribution was very much
affected by herbicide treatment rather than its uptake. Higher concentration of
simazine inhibited the uptake of Fe by corn plants, whereas the Mn absorption
was increased. Simazine @ 0.625 kg ai/ha. resulted in the accumilation
of Cu in corn seeds.
