Abstract: Background: Diazotrophs bacteria that promote plant growth have been studied as a strategy to increase the productivity of rice cultivation. Herbicides are used to prevent weed infestations. Objective: The evaluation of herbicides effect on diazotrophic bacteria strain associated with the growth of Red Small rice. Methods: Three experiments were conducted: I – in vitro growth of bacterias (Azospirillum brasilense strain 245 and Herbaspirillum seropedicae strains 26H, Z67, Z94, ZA25 and ZAL95); II – germination of red rice seeds; III […]