Revista Brasileira De Herbicidas 2014; 13(1): 58-67
RR2 corn and glyphosate: A review
The benefits of the Roundup Ready technology are expressive and the acceptance of this technology by farmers is undeniable, giving support to the rapid growth of RR2 corn. Recent studies indicate, however, that glyphosate applied in post-emergence in RR2 corn can eventually cause damage to plant development. Therefore, there are many speculations and questions that need to be clarified in the scientific and technical context glyphosate. Thus, it is necessary the search for information allowing to diagnose the real consequences of its use. And thus foster safer and sustainable positioning of this new technology, providing benefits to farmers related to proper weed management in different agroecosystems.
RR2 corn and glyphosate: A review
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