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Researcher casts doubt on 2,4-D’s effectiveness

Nov. 29, 2011 -Researchers from Purdue University have discovered a link between 2,4-D accumulation and plant root growth, where some plants may need more water or nutrients when higher levels of the popular herbicide collect and cause the removal of a key hormone, which can adversely affect root development.

November 29, 2011  By AgriMarketing/Purdue University


Nov. 29, 2011 -Researchers from Purdue University have discovered a link
between 2,4-D accumulation and plant root growth, where some plants may
need more water or nutrients when higher levels of the popular
herbicide collect and cause the removal of a key hormone, which can
adversely affect root development. | READ MORE

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