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A study was made of the effects of the herbicides 2,4-D (2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid) and MCPA (4-chloro-2-methyl-phenoxyacetic acid) on ion uptake, leakage and growth of rice seedlings. Using isotopically-labelled solutions containing different concentrations of 2,4-D or MCPA, it was established that 10−4 M 2,4-D or MCPA effectively inhibited potassium ion uptake, while K-ion leakage from the roots occurred only at 10−3 M. The growth of the rice seedlings was markedly retarded even at low (10−6 M) concentrations, and the roots and shoots showed different tolerances to the herbicide. At 10−8 M herbicide, the effects were not injurious, but rather favourable. Reduction in root length by herbicides was not in accordance with dry-matter production.
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Zsoldos, F., Haunold, E. Potassium influx and efflux of 2,4-D- and MCPA-treated rice plants. Plant Soil 49, 219–228 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02149732
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