Risk assessment of the herbicide Clomazone to aquatic life.
Risk assessment of the herbicide Clomazone to aquatic life.
Author(s): JONSSON, C. M.; MAIA, A. de H. N.; FERREIRA, C. J. A; RIBEIRO, E. O.
Summary: Due to their widespread distribution and toxic nature, pesticides may have a serious impact on the aquatic environment. Clomazone (2-(2-chlorophenyl)methyl-4,4-dimethyl-3-isoxazolidinone) is a post emergence herbicide widely used in paddy rice fields in South Brazil, with activity against Gramineae like Echinochloa crusgalli. The recommended application rate (RAR) of the emulsible concentrate is 1.4L/ha. The high vapor pressure of Clomazone (1.44x10-4mm Hg 25oC) contributes to volatilization losses. Thus, the contamination of the aquatic environment by the herbicide may occur in aerial application. Other ways of the aquatic ecosystem contamination may occur by drainage from irrigated rice fields. In this work, studies were conducted with two primary producers and with a primary consumer in order to evaluate the risk of Clomazone to aquatic life based on maximun application rates (MAR).
Publication year: 2017
Types of publication: Journal article
Unit: Embrapa Environment
Keywords: Effect, Non-target organisms, agrochemicals, algae, herbicides, invertebrates, macrophytes, toxicity
Observation
Some of Embrapa's publications are published as ePub files. To read them, use or download one of the following free software options to your computer or mobile device. Android: Google Play Books; IOS: iBooks; Windows and Linux: Calibre.
Access other publications
Access the Agricultural Research Database (BDPA) to consult Embrapa's full library collection and records.
Visit Embrapa Bookstore to purchase books and other publications sold by Embrapa.