Soil microbial biomass and diversity after herbicide application

• Published in: Canadian Journal of Plant Science
• Main Authors: Lupwayi, N. Z., Harker, K. N., Clayton, G. W., Turkington, T. K., Rice, W. A., O’Donovan, J. T.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Canadian Science Publishing 2004
• Subjects: Fort Vermilion
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.4141/p03-121; http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.4141/P03-121

Greenhouse and field experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of herbicides on soil microbial C (microbial biomass), bacterial diversity and community structure. In the first greenhouse experiment, 12 herbicides were applied at recommended rates to a Gray Luvisolic soil contained in tra...